Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2022
470. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in processing an illness benefit application for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27700/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe processing of the claim in question was delayed due to the fact the person concerned was an adult dependent on their spouse's claim. A person cannot receive a payment in their own right while at the same time being a dependent on another person's claim.
The overlap of the claims has been addressed and the claim put into payment with appropriate arrears issued to the person concerned.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
