Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 September 2022
388. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if assistance via the exceptional needs payment scheme or the supplementary welfare scheme will be provided to a person (details supplied) who suffers from a number of ongoing medical issues and who requires assistance with the heating of their home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44832/22]
View answerDepartmental records reflect there is no record of an application for Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) or an Exceptional Needs Payment (ENP) for the person concerned. It is open to the person concerned to submit an SWA application by completing form SWA 1 and including all relevant documents in support of her application.
For convenience, an application form will be posted to the person concerned. On receipt of the completed application form and supporting documentation, the application will be assessed and the person concerned advised of the outcome in writing.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
