Until recently the person concerned was in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance at a weekly rate of €164.70, which comprised of a personal rate of €144.70 and in addition a winter fuel allowance of €20.00. Payment of the winter fuel allowance ceased with effect from the week beginning 8th April 2013 which returned his weekly rate to €144.70. This rate is means-assessed based on the payment of a non-contributory state pension to his wife, who is also in receipt of the full range of household benefits and qualifies for free travel.