Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
949. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the outcome of the review in respect of eligibility for an exceptional needs payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12240/18]
View answerIn this case the Person concerned was invited to provide further documentation and information in support of their review request for an Exceptional Needs Payment (ENP). However no further correspondence was received from the customer.
The Review Officer considered all the available information and documentation relevant to the application at the time.
The Officer upheld the original decision made by the Designated Person. A significant consideration in this regard was the evidence that the household income was greater than the weekly Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) rate.
The Person concerned was advised, in writing, of the outcome of the review process on 7 February 2018.
I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
