Illness Benefit Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2018

Tuesday, 9 October 2018

Ceisteanna (473)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

473. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a request for a full review of the benefit paid to a person (details supplied) from 2009 to 2011 will be expedited; if full benefit will continue to be paid to the person during the appeal process; and the way in which a matter such as this can be pursued seven years later in view of the circumstances of the case and the fact that the local welfare office approved the person's working arrangements. [40619/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Correspondence issued to the customer in question on 28th June 2018 in response to a request for a review of an earlier decision. This correspondence outlined the detailed historical circumstances of the customer's Illness Benefit claim, advised them of the review decision and their associated right to appeal.

I understand that an appeal request was lodged with the Department's Appeals Office on 30th July 2018. That review is ongoing.

The customer in question is currently in receipt of an Illness Benefit payment.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.