Pa Daly
Ceist:141. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection when the extra €100 fuel allowance payment will be paid to recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25297/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 18 May 2022
Ceisteanna (141)
Freagraí scríofa
The Fuel Allowance scheme is a means tested payment to assist pensioners and other long-term social welfare dependent householders with their winter heating costs. The payment is a contribution towards heating costs, it is not intended to meet these costs in full. The payment is made at the weekly rate of €33.00; or if preferred, by way of two lump sum payments; and is paid over the winter season. Only one Fuel Allowance is payable per household. Those who qualify for the payment do not need to reapply annually.
The National Energy Security Framework includes provision for a further additional lump sum payment of €100 to be paid to all households in receipt of fuel allowance in the last week of the 2021/22 fuel allowance season – a payment equivalent to over 3 weeks additional fuel allowance. The additional €100 fuel allowance payment will be paid to eligible customers from Monday the 16th of May 2022. Customers do not need to make an application for this additional payment.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.