Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2023
298. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of eligibility for fuel allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49711/23]
View answerFuel Allowance is an administrative scheme and is payable to people who satisfy the conditions of the scheme and who either live alone or only with certain qualified people.
I can confirm that my department received an application for fuel allowance from the person concerned on 17 October 2023.
Based on the information provided to the Department, the person concerned does not qualify for the allowance as they are not living alone, as their household includes another individual who is not in a qualifying fuel allowance category.
A letter notifying the person concerned of this decision issued on 8 November 2023.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
