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Household Benefits Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2021

Wednesday, 10 March 2021

Ceisteanna (597)

Maurice Quinlivan

Ceist:

597. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the expected timeframe for a decision to be made on an application for the household benefits package; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12929/21]

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The Household Benefits Package is a set of allowances aimed at assisting qualifying recipients with their household running costs. It includes an allowance towards their electricity or gas costs, as well as the cost of their television licence.

The current average turnaround time for Household Benefit Package applications is one week.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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