Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
840. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a fuel allowance payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be backdated to 1 January 2023 when they became re-eligible for fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13536/23]
View answerFuel Allowance is awarded from the first Friday following receipt of the fuel application.
An application for Fuel Allowance was received on 7 February 2023. The Fuel Allowance was awarded from 10 February 2023, in line with current guidelines. The person concerned was notified in writing on 6 March 2023.
In relation to backdating of the Fuel allowance, payments may be backdated where an entitlement existed, and where there was good cause or extenuating circumstances for the late application. It is open to the person concerned to write to my Department requesting backdating of their entitlement outlining the reasons for their late application. Each case is considered on its own merits.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
