Exceptional Needs Payment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 February 2021

Thursday, 18 February 2021

Questions (205)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a bereavement exceptional needs payment will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9357/21]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

According to the records of my Department, an application for an Exceptional Needs Payment (ENP) has not recently been submitted by the person concerned.

To facilitate the person concerned, my officials issued an ENP pack by post on 16/02/2021. Upon receipt of the completed application form and supporting documentation, the claim will be assessed and a decision will issue to the person concerned

I trust this clarifies the matter.