Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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249. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) was refused paternity benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19474/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The claim for paternity benefit was refused in this instance as the application was made outside of the prescribed time limits. In the letter informing of the disallowance, the person concerned was asked to submit any additional documentary evidence which might be relevant to the decision, following which the disallowance would be reviewed. No such evidence has been supplied to date.

He was also informed of his right to appeal the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.