Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 October 2018
216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for an exceptional needs payment for a funeral grant in respect of a person (details supplied); if this case will be considered urgently with particular reference to the sensitive circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42573/18]
View answerThe person concerned suffered the bereavement of their son on 22 April 2018. Firstly may I take this opportunity to extend my condolences to the person concerned and their family, on their recent bereavement?
The person concerned's spouse made an application for an Exceptional Needs Payment (ENP) towards funeral costs on 30 July 2018. A payment of €2,500.00 was awarded and issued on the 30th of July 2018.
However we are now advised that the cheque had not been received. This came to the Community Welfare Officer's knowledge late last week. A replacement cheque of €2,500 was issued to the person concerned on 15 October 2018.
