Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2024
461. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review of eligibility for illness benefit payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36684/24]
View answerMy department received an application for Illness Benefit from the person concerned on 27th July 2024.
The person concerned does not qualify for Illness Benefit as they do not satisfy the pay-related social insurance contribution conditions.
It is open for the person concerned to make an application for the long-term, means-tested Disability Allowance.
If the person concerned is in urgent need of financial assistance, it is open for them to contact the Community Welfare Officer in their local Intreo office to enquire about assistance under the means-tested Supplementary Welfare Allowance scheme.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
