asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will pay the total winter fuel subsidy immediately to eligible persons so that they can purchase their full fuel supplies in advance of the cold weather.
Written Answers. - Winter Fuel Subsidy.
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I do not think the Deputy's suggestion is a good one because the making of single bulk payments could serve to aggravate rather than to improve any difficulty in fuel supply. I think the supply of vouchers on a regular basis over the 30 week period is a better arrangement.