Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 May 2024
209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment might be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22310/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder 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. According to the records of the Department, the person concerned applied for an ANP on 27/03/2024 to assist with funeral costs for their late son. 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 at the time. Contact will now be made with the person concerned in relation to the application and the information that is needed.
Upon receipt of all the necessary documentation, the person’s claim will be assessed, and they will be advised of the outcome in writing.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
