Fuel Allowance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2016

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Ceisteanna (130)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of eligibility under the fuel allowance scheme of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2274/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned submitted an application for an increase under the fuel allowance scheme on 2 July 2014. The increase was awarded from that date and the increase remains in payment during the current fuel season.