Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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1417. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the partial capacity benefit for a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15317/18]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The person in question was in receipt of Illness Benefit and applied for Partial Capacity Benefit. In accordance with standard procedure they were referred for a medical assessment to determine their eligibility for this scheme. This assessment is due to be conducted on 25 April at a location suitable for the applicant. Following the medical assessment a Deciding Officer will determine if the applicant qualifies for this scheme and the applicant will be notified in writing.