Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023
416. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when an exceptional needs payment will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7414/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) scheme, my Department may make Additional Needs Payments (ANPs) to help meet expenses that a person cannot pay from their weekly income. Supports from my Department however are not intended to cover circumstances where another Government Department/Agency has a primary responsibility.
My Department received an Exceptional Needs Payment (ENP) application from the person concerned for assistance with the cost of a generator for oxygen. In order to assess the person’s application, the following information has been sought:
- A letter from the person’s GP/Public Health Nurse confirming his medical condition and outlining the need for a generator if the Health Service Executive (HSE) cannot provide the necessary equipment.
- A supplier quotation for the generator.
- Details of total household income
When the information requested is received, the person’s application will be processed promptly.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
