Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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87. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an illness benefit claim in respect of a person (details supplied); and if they will qualify for occupational benefit due to an accident at work. [32248/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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A claim for Injury Benefit has been received from the gentleman concerned. The employer has been written to for confirmation of the accident. The man concerned has also been written to for more details on the accident. When this information is received, the claim will be considered further and a decision will be made on the matter.

Injury Benefit is payable in respect of incapacity for work in the 26 weeks following an occupational accident.

Other benefits available under the Occupational Injuries Scheme include Disablement Benefit and Medical Care. The former is payable where a loss of faculty has occurred because of the accident and under the latter certain medical expenses incurred are covered.

Meanwhile, the person concerned qualifies for Illness Benefit and the first payment is going into his bank account today. Further certificates of work incapacity should be submitted so that payment can continue.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.