Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2026
750. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person who is undergoing chemotherapy had their social welfare payment terminated in November 2025; if the payment will be resumed in view of their illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9656/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department received an application for Illness Benefit from the customer on the 25/04/2024. His claim was awarded from the 22/04/2024. This was his most recent claim for Illness Benefit. His payments of Illness Benefit at the time were €232 per week, which was the full personal rate.
Mr. Nugent was paid from the 22/04/2024 to the 06/06/2024. On this claim, he was paid a total of €1353.34. This claim was closed on the 07/06/2024. We are not aware of any scheme payment that terminated in November 2025.
He has been awarded State Pension Contributory, which will start on the 13/02/2026, as he is about to turn 66.
We sought clarification from the Deputy as to the specific payment in question and when we get this information we can look into the matter further.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
