Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I understand, and Deputies will be aware of the fact, there is a challenge regarding the modernisation of the payment arrangements. I assure Deputies whose constituency offices may have queries on this issue that the old forms in respect of illness benefit will still be accepted and discussions are ongoing on the matter of the new software systems which have been put in place. The object of the exercise is to enhance the process, and that will happen. I very much regret there is something of a delay in respect of that transition period but every effort is being made to reach a resolution.

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