Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 December 2022
69. 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 persons (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61081/22]
View answerThe Fuel Allowance is a contribution towards the energy costs of a household. The payment of €33 per week for 28 weeks (a total of €924 each year) is paid from late September to April. One of the conditions for receipt of fuel allowance is that a person must satisfy a means test.
Following recent representations, a Fuel Allowance application issued to the persons concerned. To date, there is no record of receipt of a Fuel Allowance application. On receipt of the completed application their entitlement will be examined, and they will be notified of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
