Paul McAuliffe
Ceist:221. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined. [43769/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 16 December 2020
Ceisteanna (221)
Freagraí scríofa
Following a review and having considered the exceptional circumstances prevailing this year, an entitlement to a Christmas Bonus payment has been established for the person concerned. The person concerned is being awarded a bonus of 100% of his normal Supplementary Welfare Allowance basic payment of €479.70 which will issue later this week.
Fuel Allowance is paid to recipients of the Supplementary Welfare Allowance basic payment after an accumulation of 455 days/15 months in receipt of this income support payment. I am advised that the person concerned does not meet the eligibility criteria as his time spent on Jobseeker’s Benefit does not count in establishing an entitlement.
I trust this clarifies the matter