Illness Benefit Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 December 2017

Thursday, 14 December 2017

Ceisteanna (693)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

693. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if illness benefit will be paid to a person (details supplied). [53558/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Illness Benefit is payable in respect of incapacity for work due to illness to persons who satisfy certain PRSI contribution conditions.

The claim from the person concerned has been approved and payment has been made to 8 December 2017, the last date of medical certification.