Bernard Durkan
Question:421. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53166/23]
View answerThursday, 30 November 2023
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Fuel allowance (FA) is a means-tested payment to assist householders on long-term social welfare payments and persons aged over 70 towards the cost of their winter heating needs. Qualification for FA is subject to satisfying all the relevant qualifying conditions.
According to the records of my Department, the person concerned applied for a FA on 15/11/2023. In their application they confirmed there were two people living with them. The Deciding Officer having considered the application disallowed the claim on the basis one of the people residing with the person concerned is not a dependent. A decision letter issued to the person concerned on 15/11/2023 whereby they were afforded the opportunity to request a review and were further advised if their circumstances changed by could re-apply for FA.
I trust this clarifies the matter.