"Total number of recipients lower than in 2015, figures show More than 4,000 people who claimed illness benefit over a decade ago are still getting the payment."
"New Department of Social Protection figures show 4,641 people have received the benefit, worth up to €254 a week, since 2009. Due to new rules, those claiming the benefit since then can get it for up to two years."
Total number of recipients is lower than in 2015. More than 4,000 people who claimed illness benefit over a decade ago are still receiving the payment. Department of Social Protection recorded 4,641 people have received the benefit since 2009. The illness benefit can be worth up to €254 per week. New rules limit entitlement for those claiming since 2009 to a maximum duration of two years. Recipients who claimed before the rule change remain in payment beyond a decade in some cases. A long-term cohort continues to receive welfare payments despite time passed.
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