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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Questions (571)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

571. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of financial assistance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41620/16]

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Written answers

On the basis of new information received, relating to the EU insurance record of this person, he now has sufficient PRSI contributions recorded to qualify for treatment benefit. Notification will now be sent to him advising that he qualifies for medical appliance benefit, and that payment will issue to his hearing aid supplier.

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