Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2018
766. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment will be made in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37750/18]
View answerA Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) Exceptional Needs Payment application was received from the person concerned on 6/9/18 to assist with the purchase of a cot and a buggy for her baby whom she is expecting on 20/9/18.
The application was disallowed as no exceptional need was established.
A letter of notification was sent to the person concerned on 06/09/2018, which includes information on their right to have this decision reviewed by an independent Review Officer.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
