Government announces review of IIDB scheme

A review of the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) scheme has been announced by Jim Murphy, Minister for Employment and Welfare Reform. IIDB provides compensation and benefits for people who are injured or made ill through work. The benefit was introduced in 1948 when 61% of jobs were in heavy industry. This has now halved, with 70% of today’s workforce in office and service occupations.