Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 November 2012
151. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the entitlement of fuel allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50824/12]
View answerIn order to qualify for the national fuel scheme, applicants must satisfy a means assessment and be living alone or only with persons who satisfy specific criteria. The person concerned is currently in receipt of invalidity pension since 15 September 2011. On 24 May 2012, in order to determine entitlement to free fuel allowance, the person in question was requested to furnish further details regarding means and his household composition. While household composition has now been confirmed, to date no response has been received regarding the means enquiry. On receipt of the requested information, entitlement to free fuel allowance can be determined.
