Illness Benefit Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018

Friday, 7 September 2018

Ceisteanna (1292)

Seán Haughey

Ceist:

1292. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if illness benefit will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36501/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

Illness Benefit is a short term scheme intended for persons who are unable to work due to illness or injury. It is paid while the incapacitated person remains unable to work and continues to meet the conditions of the scheme. There is, however, a maximum payment period of two years after which payment will cease.

The person concerned made an illness benefit claim from 07/08/2018. Payment of Illness Benefit was awarded from 14/08/2018 and all payments have issued to date.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.