Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2023
349. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on the application on a funeral grant for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51869/23]
View answerUnder the Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) scheme, my Department may make an Additional Needs Payment (ANP) to help meet essential expenditure which an eligible person could not reasonably be expected to meet from their weekly income. An ANP application can be made for assistance with funeral and burial expenses where there is an inability to pay these costs, in part or in full, by the family of the deceased person without causing hardship.
The person concerned applied for an ANP on 28/07/2023 to assist with funeral costs for their late wife. A letter subsequently issued to the person in which they were asked to provide further documentation in support of their claim. As this information was not received, the person’s application could not be progressed, and their claim was closed.
A new claim has been opened for the person concerned and a request for information issued to the person on 22/11/2023. Upon receipt of the requested information, the person’s application will be assessed, and they will be advised of the outcome in writing.
