Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 October 2022
174. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if engagement between the Irish and Tunisian authorities is continuing in relation to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49092/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe budgetary increase of €12 per week applies to social welfare pensions recipients only. Any decisions in relation to public sector pensions are a matter for my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
If the person concerned feels that they may have an entitlement to a State Pension payment either Contributory or Non Contributory, which is means assessed, it is open to them to submit an application for same.
The Fuel Allowance is a payment of €33 per week for 28 weeks (a total of €924 each year) from late September to April. This allowance has been extended from January 2023, to those aged over 70 who are not in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment who have an income threshold of €500 for a single person and €1,000 for a couple.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
