Michael Harty (Clare, Independent)
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111. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for a partial capacity benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38071/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) is a Social Welfare scheme which allows a person return to employment and continue to receive a payment from my Department. A person who applies for PCB will, in the first instance, be assessed by a medical assessor who will assess the restriction on their capacity for work.

The PCB application in respect of the person concerned was received in my Department on 21 Nov 2016. The matter was referred to the Department’s Medical Assessors on 25 Nov 2016 to give an opinion on the level of work restriction which would apply in this case. Once a reply is received, the matter will be considered further and the person concerned will be notified of the position.

I hope that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.