Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2018
688. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made to reinstate the full illness benefit claim by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9739/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned is currently in receipt of Partial Capacity Benefit which is a scheme that permits persons who are in receipt of Illness Benefit payments to undertake limited work and received a reduced amount of Illness Benefit.
Recently, the person concerned was fully incapacitated for a short period and applied for full rate Illness Benefit for that period. I can confirm that the person concerned has had arrears calculated and these will be included with their next payment.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
