Exceptional Needs Payments

Tuesday, 4 July 2017

Ceisteanna (587)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

587. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the recent exceptional needs payment issued on 18 April 2017 was paid to the person or an agent in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31005/17]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

An Exceptional Needs Payment in respect of funeral expenses, which issued on 18 April 2017, was paid to the person concerned and was not paid to an agent.

I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Question No. 588 withdrawn.