Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2015
77. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if, in view of the tragic circumstances of the case, she will examine the extent to which an exceptional needs payment may be increased in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9870/15]
View answerThe person concerned has recently received assistance with an exceptional needs payment towards funeral expenses under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) scheme. It is open to the person concerned to request a review of this decision to the SWA Review Officer for her area who is based in Clondalkin Local Office. Contact information has been forwarded to the person concerned.
