Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2012
374. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No.63 of 6 December 2012, the exact documents in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in respect of their application for fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56796/12]
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 asked for details regarding employment with and payment from a specific company and for full details of the income of other person(s) residing with him. To date no correspondence has been received from him regarding same. However, according to my department’s records, the claimant’s son has earnings from employment which exceed the limit allowed for entitlement to fuel allowance. His claim for fuel allowance has been refused and he was notified of the decision by a deciding officer. If the circumstances in this case have changed, the person in question should submit full details to my Department and his application for fuel allowance will be reviewed.
