Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 6 September 2019
1856. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for partial capacity benefit by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35798/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraPartial Capacity Benefit allows a person who has been in receipt of Illness Benefit for six months and who may not have full capacity for work, to return to employment and continue to receive a full or partial payment from the Department.
The rate of payment is based on the assessment of the person's restriction on capacity for work; either moderate, severe or profound, and the person retains 50%, 75%, or 100% of their Illness Benefit payment respectively.
The Partial Capacity Benefit claim from the person concerned has been processed. A letter issued on the 27th August 2019 informing her that she has been assessed as having a moderate restriction on her capacity for work.
The person concerned should inform the Department in advance of starting work in order for her Partial Capacity Benefit to be put into payment.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
