Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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1208. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision to refuse an exceptional needs payment can be reviewed as part of an appeal in the case of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34436/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Further to PQ Ref: 23425 the position remains unchanged. The decision to refuse an application for an exceptional needs payment in the case of the first person concerned was reviewed and the decision of the designated officer upheld. There are no outstanding applications pending in the case of the persons concerned.

It is open to the persons concerned to submit a fresh application for an exceptional needs payment if they do not have sufficient means to meet their needs. They should contact their local designated officer in this regard and submit all relevant documentation in support of their application.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.