Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
839. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a fuel allowance payment will be backdated for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who has been in receipt of the means tested State pension (non-contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13530/23]
View answerAn application for fuel allowance was received from the person concerned on 1 March 2023. The payment was awarded with effect from 3 March 2023, the first Friday following receipt of the person's application. The person was notified of this decision in writing.
Backdating of the payment may be considered where the person concerned provides an explanation as to why they were unable until now to apply for Fuel Allowance (for example, if they were in hospital).
If the person concerned wishes to provide additional information in this regard, they should write to the Department of Social Protection, College Road, Sligo and their entitlement will be reviewed.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
