John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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595. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for sickness benefits in the name of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37609/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The person concerned is self-employed. He is not eligible for Illness Benefit, as only those who pay PRSI A, H, E or P class contributions qualify for Illness Benefit. Those who are self-employed pay PRSI S class contributions.

He has made a claim for Disability Allowance. This claim has yet to be decided. He applied for Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA). This is being paid to him at present, as he awaits the decision on his claim for Disability Allowance. The SWA is due for review on the 25/08/2025.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.