Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Question:2549. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter regarding an application by a person (details supplied). [34582/18]
View answerTuesday, 24 July 2018
Questions (2549)
Written answers
The person concerned suffered the bereavement of her mother on the 19th February 2018. Firstly may I take this opportunity to extend my condolences to the person concerned and her family on their recent bereavement.
The person concerned made an application in this instance for an Exceptional Needs (ENP) payment toward the funeral costs on 5th April 2018, but as the funeral cost had been paid in full by this date, the need was met and therefore there was no basis for the award of an Exceptional Needs payment.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.