Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 June 2012

Thursday, 14 June 2012

Ceisteanna (83)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

84 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has no current income and whose spouse has no income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28857/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

According to the records of this Department, the person concerned has not submitted an application for an exceptional needs payment. It is open to him to submit an application and a decision will be made on the completion of an examination of his circumstances.