Exceptional Needs Payment Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 December 2014

Tuesday, 9 December 2014

Questions (160)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

160. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 4 of 20 November 2014 if and when an exceptional needs payment will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who submitted all relevant forms on 18 November 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47255/14]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned submitted an application for an exceptional needs payment. The claim was refused as the person's total income is €221.35 per week in excess of the basic SWA rate for the family composition. The person concerned has been notified of this decision in writing and advised of her right to an independent review of this decision.