Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 November 2014
43. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a fuel allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if it will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43550/14]
View answerPersons who had applied for or were awarded Fuel Allowance prior to commencing on TÚS can be paid Fuel Allowance where they satisfy or continue to satisfy the conditions. It is not possible to obtain entitlement while on the scheme. The person concerned commenced on TÚS on 1 September 2014 and did not have an entitlement to Fuel Allowance at that time. An application for Fuel Allowance could not therefore be awarded when he applied on 23 October 2014.
