Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 December 2012
63. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when free fuel allowance will be paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55041/12]
View answerThe person concerned is in receipt of invalidity pension since 15 September 2011. In 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. On 24 May 2012, in order to determine entitlement to free fuel allowance, the person in question was requested to furnish details regarding means and his household composition. While household composition has now been confirmed, to date no correspondence has been received from him regarding the means enquiry. According to my department’s records, it appears that the claimant’s son has earnings from employment which exceed the limit allowed for entitlement to fuel allowance. However, once full and up to date information as requested from the person in question is received, their entitlement will be assessed and decided upon and the person will be notified directly of the outcome.
