Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021
525. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which income from UK pensions was assessed and calculated with regard to an application for the fuel allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4348/21]
View answerFollowing a review of their claim, fuel allowance was awarded to the person concerned with effect from 2 October 2020. They were notified in writing of the decision and arrears due on 22 January 2021.
EU Regulations, namely Article 90 of Regulation 987/2009 and Decision H3 (as amended by Decision H7) of the Administrative Commission provide for application of currency conversion rates for non euro income. The currency conversion rate to be applied to weekly UK pensions is prescribed as the rate published by the European Central Bank for the day before the means calculation takes effect.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
