Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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499. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if eligibility will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); if the case will be reviewed with a view to issuing a payment in the early future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38708/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Illness Benefit claim from the person concerned has been processed and the original notification issued to inform the customer that he did not qualify for payment under the scheme. Unfortunately, the incorrect disallowance reason was entered onto the notification letter and the Department sincerely apologises for any upset this may have caused.

An updated letter has issued to the person concerned to inform the customer that he does not qualify for payment under the scheme as a result of insufficient PRSI contributions.

Should the person concerned be in need of financial assistance, he should contact his local Community Welfare Service at his local Intreo Centre. Should he have any further information to support his Illness Benefit claim, my Department will be happy to consider that so that a further review can be carried out.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.