Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
713. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for a supplementary welfare allowance will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42613/21]
View answerThe person concerned made an application for an Exceptional Needs Payment (ENP) on 10/08/2021. This claim was disallowed as it was determined, based on 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 of the items from their household income.
The Designated Person issued a letter dated 25/08/2021 to the person concerned advising her of the outcome of her application and affording her the option of seeking a review of the decision.
A Reviewing Officer has now reviewed the person’s application. The Reviewing Officer found that the Designated Person complied with the legislation and guidelines in disallowing the application on the basis the person concerned has household income of over €800 per week and an amount of almost €4,000 in her bank account. The decision to disallow the application was therefore upheld by the Reviewing Officer and the person concerned was informed of the outcome in writing on 07/09/2021.
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 Service by phone at (01) 6016360 or by email at KildareCWS@welfare.ie.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
