Seán Kenny
Question:182. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the fuel allowance from €20 to €25 per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6726/15]
View answerTuesday, 17 February 2015
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The fuel allowance is a payment of €20 per week to low income households to assist them with their energy costs. The allowance is paid for 26 weeks from October to April, at cost of approximately €195 million in 2015.
Increasing the fuel allowance by 25% would cost approximately €49 million in a full year.