John McGuinness
Ceist:135. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for illness benefit or an invalidity pension. [40468/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 14 December 2016
Ceisteanna (135)
Freagraí scríofa
Illness benefit and Invalidity pension are payments to persons who are unable to work due to illness and who satisfy certain statutory PRSI contribution conditions. The person concerned does not qualify for either of these benefits on her PRSI record.
Disability Allowance is a means tested payment for persons who have a disability which is expected to last for at least twelve months. Further details are on my department’s website, www.welfare.ie.
If the person concerned finds that their means are insufficient to meet their needs they may be eligible for assistance under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance Scheme. Application may be made to the Community Welfare Services at the local Intreo office.
I hope that this explains the matter for the Deputy.