Beverley Flynn
Ceist:184 Ms Cooper-Flynn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it will be possible to have the fuel allowance scheme reviewed with a view to having fuel allowance paid on an all year round basis. [11312/03]
Vol. 565 No. 4
184 Ms Cooper-Flynn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it will be possible to have the fuel allowance scheme reviewed with a view to having fuel allowance paid on an all year round basis. [11312/03]
The aim of the national fuel scheme is to assist householders who are in receipt of long-term social welfare or health board payments and who are unable to provide fully for their own heating needs. The allowance is paid in the period from October to April, which is the normal heating season.