Paul McAuliffe
Ceist:124. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if the social welfare entitlements of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed [32187/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 22 October 2020
Ceisteanna (124)
Freagraí scríofa
According to the records of my Department, the person concerned applied for an Illness Benefit payment on 23/09/2019 but was ineligible as he had non-reckonable credits, having paid Class D PRSI contributions in the tax years relevant to his claim. Although he was not eligible for an IB payment, he was asked to submit medical certificates as he was entitled to non-reckonable credits for as long as he was unfit for work. The last medical certificate was submitted for the period 11/11/2019 to 24/11/2019.
The person concerned subsequently submitted an application for Jobseeker’s Allowance or Benefit (UP1 Form) on 06/10/2020 and was awarded Jobseeker’s Benefit credits effective from 02/10/2020.
An Officer from the Finglas Intreo Centre will contact the person concerned shortly to discuss an application for a Jobseeker's Allowance which is a means-tested payment.
If the person concerned is experiencing financial difficulties he can contact his local Community Welfare Service in the Finglas Intreo Centre where his circumstances will be assessed. This service can be contacted at 01 8581100 or cwsfinglas@welfare.ie.
I trust this clarifies the matter.