Illness Benefit Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 February 2019

Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Ceisteanna (628)

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

628. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an illness benefit claim will be reinstated in the case of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in processing same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8212/19]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The Illness Benefit payment to the person concerned was interrupted on the 4th February 2019 pending clarification of her employment status.

Payment was resumed from 14th February and the arrears of payment due to her will issue shortly.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.