Supplementary Welfare Allowance Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2014

Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Ceisteanna (152)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

152. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to outline the procedure to be followed by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is not in a position to work due to serious illness and who has been refused supplementary welfare allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40070/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned, who was self-employed at the time of his application, was refused supplementary welfare allowance because his means were in excess of the payment limits. Should he now re-apply for supplementary welfare allowance on the basis that his self-employment has ceased due to illness his circumstances will be re-examined.

Question No. 153 withdrawn.