One Parent Family Payment

Surenotabother

I am a young single parent and I am currently awaiting for the lone parent payment. I had my baby back in August and applied straight away but faced many obstacles such as confirmation from SUSI on a grant if I was to receive one ( not my fault for the delay ) and also other documentation from the college which I could not receive until my SUSI grant was given or declined. I had all the information needed by the end of December and have been up to the social department offices on many occasions and they seem to have interest in the fact that I really am struggling financially and at this stage I am debating on leaving college because I cannot afford to continue. To date, my parents have been assisting me financially but money does not grow on trees and the funds have become very low. I was told to go to Supplementary officer where I was almost laughed at because I was told I am entitled to nothing as I am still in education. I currently receive zero from the other parent and have no contact with him. The only funds I receive is the children allowance payment which only covers the cost of childcare while I attend college. I have contacted my local TD but have gotten no further.

Please please is there anyone with any incline on what to do next?

Thanking you.

mp22

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