Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independents 4 Change) | Oireachtas source

Will the Minister provide a specific clothing allowance as an exceptional needs payment due to the energy and cost-of-living crises?

A constituent came to me a couple of weeks ago who was looking specifically for a clothing allowance. I sent the form in to see whether I would get a response on it. The guidance states that the "Additional Needs Payment is a payment to help you with an expense that you cannot pay from your weekly income." It goes on to state that this is for, "Food, clothing and shelter after an emergency event such as a fire or flood."

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