Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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214. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an exceptional needs emergency payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29318/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned submitted an application for supplementary welfare allowance with effect from 29/5/2017. Certain documentation was requested in order to process her application. This documentation is still outstanding.

According to the records of the Department, the person concerned has not submitted an application for an exceptional needs payment. It is open to her to contact her community welfare service if she does not have sufficient means to meet her needs. She should bring all relevant documentation with her in support of her application.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.