Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 December 2014
68. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if fuel allowance is payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49408/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraFuel allowance is paid to people who are dependent on long-term social welfare payments and who satisfy the qualifying conditions.
The person concerned is in receipt of illness benefit which is classed as a short term benefit and as such is not one of the qualifying schemes for receipt of fuel allowance.
