Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2022
449. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to the pension increase of €12 given that this person is in receipt of a civil service pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48539/22]
View answerThe budgetary increase of €12 per week applies to social welfare pensions recipients only. Any decisions in relation to public sector pensions are a matter for my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
If the person concerned feels that they may have an entitlement to a State Pension payment either Contributory or Non Contributory, which is means assessed, it is open to them to submit an application for same.
The Fuel Allowance is a payment of €33 per week for 28 weeks (a total of €924 each year) from late September to April. This allowance has been extended from January 2023, to those aged over 70 who are not in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment who have an income threshold of €500 for a single person and €1,000 for a couple.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
