Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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1068. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will be awarded illness benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45107/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned is a qualified adult on her spouse's social welfare claim. This overlap is being adjusted and any arrears due will issue in the coming days.

An official from my Department will contact the customer to advise her of the current position.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.