Written answers
Thursday, 5 June 2014
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Emigrant Support Services
Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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23. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the financial assistance available to Irish persons living abroad on working visa who get sick or injured and are out of work for a number of weeks. [23998/14]
Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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I wish to inform the Deputy that there is no financial assistance available from this Department in such circumstances. This Department advises the Irish citizen to speak directly with their insurance company on this matter. Also Irish citizens working abroad may have earned an entitlement to assistance under the host country’s social security system. The person can check what is available under the terms of their visa with the appropriate authorities in the host country. Individuals may also be advised to alternatively check with the Department of Social Protection as to whether or not they may be entitled to any benefits under their system. As you will be aware, this Department advises all Irish citizens living and working abroad purchase comprehensive travel and medical insurance.
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