Written answers

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

Department of Social Protection

Illness Benefit Appeals

Photo of Charlie McConalogueCharlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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309. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an illness benefit file in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be forwarded to the Appeals Office in view of the fact that it was appealed on 19 August 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6484/14]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The above named customer attended a medical assessment in Buncrana on 24th July 2013 and was found to be not eligible for illness benefit. She appealed the decision and has been referred for a further medical assessment. Arrangements are being made to set up an in person, Appeal medical assessment with an alternative Medical Assessor during the week commencing 24th March 2014. A notification letter will issue to the applicant shortly.

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