Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 October 2019
354. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for illness or disability benefit in view of their medical condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40382/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned is currently in receipt of Illness Benefit at a weekly rate of €371.70. He is currently medically certified as unfit for work until the 3rd October 2019 and he has been paid fully up to date.
It is open for the person concerned to apply for the long term schemes of Invalidity Pension or Disability Allowance if he is permanently incapable of work, where his elegibity for these schemes can be assessed.
I trust this clarifies the matter for you.
