Exceptional Needs Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Questions (1484)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

1484. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an exceptional needs payment will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16730/18]

Written answers

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

An exceptional needs payment towards the cost of funeral expenses, in the case of the person concerned, was approved on 23/3/18. A payment was issued by cheque to the person concerned on 5/4/2018.

I trust this clarifies the mater for the Deputy.