Joan Collins
Question:230. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision on an application for fuel allowance can be reviewed (details supplied). [9743/24]
View answerThursday, 29 February 2024
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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 with the cost of their winter heating needs. Qualification for FA is subject to satisfying all the relevant qualifying conditions.
Following your representation, a review of the person’s FA application was undertaken, and I am pleased to advise the decision has been revised and they have been awarded FA with effect from 18/10//2023. The person will receive €33 each week with their Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA) payment from 05/03/2024 until the end of the 2023/24 Winter Fuel Season on 05/04/2024. Arrears of €594 will be paid to the person with their JA payment next week.
The person concerned has been advised of the outcome of the review in a letter which issued to their home address on 27/02/2024.
I trust this clarifies the matter.