Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 December 2019
377. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment date for a medical examination for their disablement benefit claim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50683/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraDisablement Benefit is a payment under Occupational Injury Scheme to client who sustained injury(s) or occupational Illness as result of work. .
According to the record of the Occupational Injuries Scheme, the person(details supplied) Disablement Benefit payment is not due for review until February 2020.
A medical examination will be set up in a local Medical Review Centre in Carlow for the person in question in early/ mid-January 2020. This person will be notified of the appointment date and time about three weeks in advance of the date. '
I hope this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
