Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 April 2015
72. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if there are grants available from her Department for home heating solid fuel stoves or ranges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14329/15]
View answerThe Department provides assistance towards heating costs through the National Fuel Allowance Scheme each year. In 2014 this was paid to over 408,000 eligible households at a cost of approx. €218 million.
The Department does not have a grant scheme that provides for the purchase of solid fuel stoves or ranges.
