Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2021
613. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a family (details supplied) can qualify for a once-off exceptional needs payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13260/21]
View answerAccording to the records of my Department, the 2nd person concerned made an application for an Exceptional Needs Payment (ENP) on 15/02/2021. This claim was disallowed as it was determined on the basis of the application and supporting documentation provided that the need was not exceptional and it was considered reasonable that the person concerned had sufficient means to cover the costs from household income
A decision letter dated 23/02/2021 issued to the person concerned advising her of the outcome of her application and affording her the option of seeking a review of the designated officer’s decision. My officials have advised that a request for a review has not been received from the person concerned.
If the circumstances of the person concerned have changed since her last ENP application it is open to her to submit a new application by contacting her local Community Welfare Officer at (087) 9638588 or by email at KildareCWS@welfare.ie.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
