Bernard Durkan
Question:235. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the eligibility for the fuel allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51780/21]
View answerThursday, 21 October 2021
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Fuel Allowance is a means-tested payment and the aim of the scheme is to help qualified households in receipt of certain social welfare payments with the cost of heating their home during the winter months. The allowance represents a contribution towards a person's normal heating expenses. It is not intended to meet those costs in full.
The Department last received a claim for fuel allowance for the person concerned in September 2014. The application was refused as the qualifying conditions for the payment were not met at the time. The Department does have a current application for Fuel allowance for the person in question. An application form for Fuel allowance has been issued to the person concerned,
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
Question No. 236 answered with Question No. 232.