Exceptional Needs Payment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 June 2012

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Questions (78)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

73 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 84 of the 14 June 2012, if an exceptional needs payment can be given in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30128/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

The person concerned and an officer of the Community Welfare Service are due to meet on Thursday, 21st June 2012. The current circumstances of the person concerned and any entitlement to an exceptional needs payment will be discussed at this meeting.