Fuel Allowance Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 October 2017

Thursday, 19 October 2017

Questions (246)

Willie Penrose

Question:

246. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) who was deemed to be in receipt of jobseeker's allowance for less than 391 days and who was assessed as ineligible for the purposes of determining eligibility for fuel allowance was previously on enterprise allowance for a considerable period of time before returning to jobseeker's allowance; if this can be reviewed in totality in terms of their eligibility for the 391 day period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44436/17]

Written answers

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

The application for fuel allowance of the person concerned has been reviewed on 18 October 2017. It has now been determined that the applicant is residing with a qualified person.

As fuel allowance is a means-tested payment, the applicant has been requested to complete and return a means assessment form, with supporting documentation. On receipt, a decision will be made on the person’s eligibility for fuel allowance and the applicant will be notified of that decision in writing without delay.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.