Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021
385. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for an exceptional needs payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55715/21]
View answerThe person concerned was awarded an Exceptional Needs Payment (ENP) of €1,525 towards the cost of electrical goods and flooring on 08/10/2021.
Following a request for a review, the Reviewing Officer found that the Designated Person complied with the legislation and guidelines in awarding €1,525 on the basis the person concerned has €3,000 in her Credit Union account. The award made by the Designated Person was therefore upheld by the Reviewing Officer and the person concerned was informed of the outcome in writing on 10/11/2021.
If the circumstances of the person concerned have changed since her last ENP application, it is open to her to submit a new application.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
