Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 November 2023
101. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a recent application for fuel allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) can be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51160/23]
View answerFuel Allowance is a means-tested payment to assist householders on long term social welfare payments with their heating needs.
The current weekly threshold for the fuel allowance means test for a single person under age 70 years is €465.30.
It was decided on 1st November 2023 that the person concerned was not entitled to a fuel allowance as her income, derived from a private pension, was in excess of the current income threshold. The person concerned was notified of the decision in writing.
Under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance scheme, Additional Needs Payments may be made to help meet an essential, once-off cost which customers are unable to meet out of their own resources, and this may include exceptional heating costs. Decisions on such payments are made on a case-by-case basis.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
