Written answers

Friday, 7 September 2018

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Illness Benefit Eligibility

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1270. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if illness benefit will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36355/18]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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Illness Benefit is a short term scheme intended for persons who are unable to work due to illness or injury.  It is paid while the incapacitated person remains unable to work and continues to meet the conditions of the scheme.  There is, however, a maximum payment period of two years after which payment will cease.

The person concerned made an Illness Benefit claim on 03/05/2017. My Department has reviewed the claim and has issued all arrears due to him. 

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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