Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
774. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons that have received the Covid-19 enhanced illness benefit to date; the current number of recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22579/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraEnhanced (COVID) Illness Benefit was introduced on March 9th 2020.
To date, enhanced (COVID) Illness Benefit has been received by 46,813 customers. The number of customers currently receiving enhanced (COVID) Illness Benefit is 1,147 at 27 August 2020.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
