asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will agree to abolish the restriction of issuing the fuel allowance to old age pensioners for a part of the year only.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Old Age Pensioners' Fuel Allowance.
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The Cheap Fuel Scheme, which applies to old age pensioners and other classes in certain urban areas, is brought into operation annually in respect of the winter period. I do not propose to extend the period during which it operates.
Could the Minister make arrangements to curtail the winter?
Unfortunately, no. I would do that if I could.