Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
951. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person's (details supplied) certificates were not submitted; if the case will be reviewed; the benefits the person will be entitled to in March 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12261/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned is in receipt of illness benefit since March 2017. Continued payment is dependent on the receipt of medical certificates stating the individual is unfit for work. The person concerned is on monthly certification but my Department have not received any medical certs for the person concerned since December 2017 and for this reason payment has been suspended pending receipt of additional medical certs. The person concerned needs to send further medical certs to my Department for the period commencing January and payment will then be restored based on the average weekly earnings for 2016.
