Paul Murphy
Ceist:1157. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will request her Department to review a decision to deny a person (details supplied) illness benefit. [43673/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 September 2022
Ceisteanna (1157)
Freagraí scríofa
All schemes under the remit of my Department undertake periodic reviews of social welfare claims. The Illness Benefit claim of the person concerned was selected for review. The person concerned was afforded the opportunity to submit any information they felt should be considered as part of the review. She also attended for an assessment with one of the Department’s Medical Assessors.
Taking account of the information provided by the person concerned, her doctor and the Department’s Medical Assessor, a Deciding Officer deemed the person concerned to be capable of working and therefore no longer entitled to Illness Benefit. A letter issued to her on 25th July informing her of the Deciding Officer’s decision and of her right to seek a review of the decision or to lodge an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
Following previous representations by the Deputy, this claim was reviewed in its entirety by another Deciding Officer who upheld the original decision that the person concerned was deemed capable of work.
A letter confirming the outcome of the review issued to the person concerned on 24th August 2022. The letter again advised her of the option of lodging an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.