Illness Benefit Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

Ceisteanna (1146)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

1146. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will issue for an application by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45854/18]

Freagraí scríofa

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

No application for Illness Benefit (IB) has been received from the person concerned.

If he is ill and unfit for work, he should submit an application for IB to the Department and it will be processed as quickly as possible.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.