Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 November 2025
403. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are any social welfare payments available to a farmer who was injured and cannot work on their farm due to this injury (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66861/25]
View answerThe Supplementary Welfare Allowance scheme is the safety net within the overall social welfare system in that it provides assistance to eligible people in the State whose means are insufficient to meet their needs and those of their dependents.
The Basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance provides immediate assistance for those in need who are awaiting the outcome of a claim or an appeal for a primary social welfare payment or do not qualify for payment under other State schemes.
In addition, under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance scheme, my Department may make Additional Needs Payments to help meet essential expenses that a person cannot pay from their weekly income or other personal and household resources.
Any person who considers they may have an entitlement to Supplementary Welfare Allowance is encouraged to contact their local community welfare service. There is a National Community Welfare Contact Centre in place - 0818-607080 - which will direct callers to the appropriate office. In addition, applications for Additional Needs Payments can be made online via [www.mywelfare.ie].
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
