Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2022
527. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for the fuel allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9512/22]
View answerThe Fuel allowance (FA) is a means tested payment, payable to people who either live alone or only with certain other qualified people. The person concerned was awarded FA with effect from 17 November 2021 and he was also awarded living alone allowance (LAA) and telephone support allowance (TSA) from this date. On 19 November 2021 a letter issued informing them of this.
Their first payment was made by their chosen payment method on 24 November 2021 and any arrears of allowance due have issued to the person concerned. FA is paid during the winter months only.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
