Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 November 2013
89. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection if a grievance payment received from the Health Service Executive is assessed as means for a means-tested payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47341/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraSocial welfare legislation provides for the disregard of certain compensation awards when assessing the means of a person for social assistance purposes.
These compensation awards are those made:
i. by the Hepatitis C and HIV Compensation Tribunals;
ii. by the Residential Institutions Redress Board;
iii. to persons who have disabilities caused by Thalidomide; and
iv. under the provisions of the Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006.
All other compensation or court awards are assessed in the normal manner.
