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Exceptional Needs Payment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Questions (997)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

997. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a contribution towards the cost of a funeral will be reconsidered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14960/21]

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Written answers

The person concerned submitted an application for an Exceptional Needs Payment (ENP) on 28/05/2020 for assistance with the cost of funeral expenses.  The application was refused on the basis that her income exceeded the prescribed limit for a person of her circumstances and an exceptional need had not been established.  The person concerned was notified of her right seek a review of the decision but a request for a review has not been received to date.

If the circumstances of the person concerned have changed since her last ENP application it is open to her to submit a new application.  An application form has been posted to the person concerned and when completed can be returned together with supporting documentation to the Community Welfare Services, Claremont House, Kelly’s Lane, Maynooth, Co Kildare.  This service can also be contacted by phone (01) 6016360 or by email cwscelbridgekilcock@welfare.ie.  When received, the application will be assessed and the person concerned will be advised of the outcome.

I trust this clarifies the matter.

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