Written answers
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Department of Social Protection
Bereavement Grant Applications
Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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138. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications approved for financial assistance towards burial costs under each of her Department's schemes in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45435/13]
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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In 2012 there were 26,553 applications approved for financial assistance towards burial costs under the schemes within the remit of my Department in 2012. A table detailing this number by scheme is attached for the Deputy's information.
Scheme | Approved Applications |
---|---|
Bereavement Grant | 22,793 |
Supplementary Welfare Allowance - Funeral and Burial Expenses | 3,760 |
Total | 26,553 |
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