Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 December 2018

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Ceisteanna (180)

Stephen Donnelly

Ceist:

180. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the financial supports available for non-medical costs for families of sick children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52320/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Department of Health has no role in the provision of non-medical financial supports.

You may with to contact my colleague Minister Regina Doherty T.D., as assistance may be available through the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection's (DEASP) which operates a number of schemes including exceptional needs payments, through designated persons, formerly known as Community Welfare Officers (CWOs).