Supplementary Welfare Allowance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2016

Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Questions (290)

Seán Fleming

Question:

290. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons in receipt of a supplementary welfare allowance can receive up to €20 per week for helping to feed their dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19183/16]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

There are no payments made by the Department of Social Protection towards the cost of caring for a dog.

I hope the answer assures the Deputy and that it clarifies it for him.