Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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350. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the social welfare supports available in the case of a person (details supplied). [2685/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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In the first instance there is an onus on employers to adhere to the relevant Public health guidelines and protocols to protect their employees and prevent the spread of the covid-19 virus.

Standard Illness Benefit payment may be payable subject to normal certification and eligibility criteria to a person with a serious health condition, where a medical practitioner provides a Certificate of Incapacity for Work that a person is incapable of work due to the medical condition. This may be paid for an extended period, depending on the person’s continued eligibility. This benefit is paid at a maximum weekly personal rate of €203. Increases may also be paid for qualifying adults and children.

The Supplementary Welfare Allowance scheme, which is a means tested payment, is available to any person who is in need of financial support.

I hope that this clarifies the position at this time.