Illness Benefit Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2018

Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Ceisteanna (467)

Pat Breen

Ceist:

467. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when payments will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38333/18]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The Illness Benefit (IB) claim from the person concerned has been processed and they are in receipt of their full entitlements under the Scheme. The IB cheque referred to for the period 27th August to 3rd September 2018 has, according to our records, been cashed and the signature matches those on previous cheques received by the customer.

However, it appears that the cheque for the period 14th August to 20th August 2018 has not been cashed. We will contact the customer directly to verify if this cheque was received by them and, if not, we will take appropriate remedial action.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.