Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2022
265. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that the correct payment option was not applied to a fuel allowance claim for a person (details supplied); and if the matter is to be rectified [52504/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Fuel Allowance is a contribution towards the energy costs of a household. The payment of €33 per week for 28 weeks (a total of €924 each year) is paid from late September to April.
The fuel allowance application in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 11 April 2022 with the payment awarded from 14 January 2022. The person concerned received arrears totaling €554 covering the period 14 January to the end of the fuel season 2022.
Unfortunately, the payment frequency was not updated on the system to reflect the customers preference of a lump sum payment. Weekly payments of fuel allowance issued from 30 September 2022 and will continue to 5 January 2023. From 06 January 2023, they will receive the lump sum payment of €462 covering payment from 6 January to the end of the fuel season 2023. They were notified in writing of this change on 07 October 2022.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
