Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2017

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Ceisteanna (316)

James Lawless

Ceist:

316. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in moving social welfare payments for a person (details supplied); if he will expedite the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24079/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

My Department has not received a request from the customer concerned in regard to the Rural Social Scheme. Officials from my Department will be contacting the customer to establish the detail of the matter.