137. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is any process by which former partners who were divorced or separated from the bereaved ie, widows; widowers; surviving civil partners and surviving cohabitants, who are not covered by the bereaved partners pension may access compensation or financial assistance for funeral costs; the costs of raising the bereaved's children; if he will consider making such supports available to this cohort in light of the financial hardship incurred on them by the loss of their former partner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50388/25]

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137. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is any process by which former partners who were divorced or separated from the bereaved ie, widows; widowers; surviving civil partners and surviving cohabitants, who are not covered by the bereaved partners pension may access compensation or financial assistance for funeral costs; the costs of raising the bereaved's children; if he will consider making such supports available to this cohort in light of the financial hardship incurred on them by the loss of their former partner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50388/25]

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