Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 April 2015
51. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8, who cannot meet funeral expenses in respect of an immediate family member; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15001/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned applied for an exceptional needs payment in July 2013 towards the cost of funeral expenses for his late son. A payment of €850 was made to him. In August 2013 he requested a review of this decision. The Reviewing Officer investigated the case and discussed the circumstances with the person concerned and found that due to the amount of his household income he was not entitled to any further payment and the original decision was upheld. In June 2014 the person concerned was sent written notification of the outcome of the review.
It will be arranged that the person be contacted by the Department to see if further advice, including a possible referral to the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS), might be appropriate having regard to his circumstances.
