Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 October 2020
220. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when the free fuel allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28060/20]
View answerFuel allowance is a means-tested payment to assist householders on long-term social welfare payments towards the cost of their heating needs.
The main eligibility conditions that apply to the fuel allowance scheme are that a person must be in receipt of a qualifying payment, must satisfy a means test and must either be living alone or with other qualifying persons.
According to the records of my Department, the person concerned is not currently in receipt of a qualifying payment and does not therefore have an eligibility to a fuel allowance payment.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
