Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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766. To ask 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]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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A 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 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.