Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2021
129. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for injury benefit by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56463/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department has received an application for Occupational Injury Benefit from the person concerned. However, we have not yet received any medical evidence to support this claim.
The person concerned needs to provide a completed Certificate of Incapacity for Work. This can be sent electronically by their GP directly to the Department, or a paper version of the Certificate, which has been signed by their GP, can be sent to the Department.
A letter has issued to the customer requesting medical evidence. Once this medical evidence has been received, a decision can be made on their claim.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
