Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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436. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for illness benefit by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12706/16]

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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466. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for illness benefit by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12869/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 436 and 466 together.

Illness Benefit is a payment for persons who are incapable of work and who satisfy certain statutory pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions.

Following examination by one of my Department’s Medical Assessors the person concerned was found capable of work from 4 February last. The decision was appealed and, following a further medical examination, the person was found to be incapable of work. Illness Benefit has therefore been restored and arrears due have been issued.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.