Seán Sherlock
Ceist:209. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to apply for payments. [48701/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 5 October 2022
Ceisteanna (209)
Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned is currently in receipt of a widows contributory pension at the maximum weekly rate for a person under age 66 of €213.50. In addition she is in receipt of the fuel allowance at the weekly rate of €33.00, with the first payment for the current season on 30 September. The fuel allowance is paid during the winter months . The person concerned is also in receipt of a half rate carer's allowance at the current weekly rate of €112 .00 and has a Free Travel Pass.
In order to qualify for a living alone allowance, in addition to a widows contributory pension, a claimant must be aged 66 years of age and over, and live entirely alone. As the person concerned is not aged 66 years of age, she is not eligible to receive the living alone allowance.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.