Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 February 2015
47. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will indicate eligibility for fuel allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7221/15]
View answerThe National Fuel Scheme applies to persons in receipt of long term Social Welfare payments. The allowance is subject to a means test and is paid only to those who live alone or with certain exempted people. Full details of the qualifying criteria for the scheme are available on the Department's website www.welfare.ie.
On 13 January 2015, the department received a claim for fuel allowance from the person concerned. The weekly household means were assessed as being in excess of the allowable weekly income limit. The application for fuel allowance was disallowed by a deciding officer. The person concerned was notified of the decision and the reasons for it on 16 February 2015. If they do not consider the decision to be correct or if there has been any change in circumstances since the date of decision, they should contact invalidity pension section as soon as possible.
