Illness Benefit Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 June 2017

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Thursday, 22 June 2017

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Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

209. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an illness benefit application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29303/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

Illness Benefit is a payment for persons who are unable to work due to illness and who satisfy certain PRSI contribution conditions.

The Illness Benefit claim of the person concerned has been approved and payment was due to go into their bank account on Wednesday, 21st June.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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