Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2015
205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in reviewing an entitlement to an exceptional needs payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if financial assistance can be facilitated given the poor financial position of the person concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33251/15]
View answerOn 21st May 2015, the client applied for assistance with the funeral expenses of her late husband. On 2nd July 2015, the client was requested to submit written confirmation of the loan she received to pay the bill. On 8th July 2015, the client advised that she did not wish to continue with her application.
On the 26th August 2015, following representations from the Deputy, the client was contacted and she agreed to provide the requested written confirmation. To date, the documentation remains outstanding. On receipt of same, a decision on the application can be made.
