Social Welfare Benefits

Thursday, 14 June 2012

Questions (83)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

84 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has no current income and whose spouse has no income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28857/12]

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Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

According to the records of this Department, the person concerned has not submitted an application for an exceptional needs payment. It is open to him to submit an application and a decision will be made on the completion of an examination of his circumstances.