Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004
873 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the supplementary welfare allowance will continue to be granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of their exceptional circumstances and that non-receipt will result in severe hardship for the family. [11576/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe South Eastern Health Board has advised that the person concerned was awarded payment of supplementary welfare allowance on the basis of particular domestic circumstances that pertained at the time. It also advised that her circumstances had changed. In its opinion continuation of the payment may no longer be warranted as the household income appears to be above the level appropriate for payment to be made.
The board wrote to the person concerned advising her of its intention to discontinue the supplementary welfare allowance payment. In accordance with standard practice she was advised that she had 21 days to appeal against the decision. To date no appeal has been lodged with the board.
The board also contacted my Department's local office in connection with a claim for unemployment assistance that is also relevant in this case. The board will ensure that the household in question has sufficient means with which to meet its needs.
