John McGuinness
Ceist:229. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if supplementary welfare allowance will be paid to the amount claimed by a person (details supplied). [57136/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 17 November 2022
Ceisteanna (229)
Freagraí scríofa
The Exceptional Needs Payment (ENP) is demand led and payments are made at the discretion of the officers administering the scheme taking into account the requirements of the legislation and all the relevant circumstances of the case in order to ensure that the payments target those most in need of assistance.
Applications for ENPs are made under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance scheme administered by Designated Persons in the Community Welfare Service in the Department.
According to the records of my Department, the person concerned applied for an ENP for assistance with several outstanding bills. The claim was assessed, and the person was awarded €300 which was paid to his nominated bank account on 25/10/2022.
Determinations made in relation to claims made under Sections 200, 201 and 202 of the Social Welfare (Consolidation Act) 2005, namely allowances-in-kind, ENPs and UNPs, can be reviewed by a SWA Reviewing Officer under Section 323 of that Act.
The person subsequently requested a review of the Designated Person’s decision. A SWA Reviewing Officer reviewed the person’s application and having considered all aspects of the case, recommended that a further contribution of €500 be awarded. The person was advised of the outcome of the review in writing on 11/11/2022. The award of €500 will be available in the person’s nominated bank account on 17/11/2022.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
Question No. 230 answered with Question No. 218.