Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2022
448. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the household benefit, fuel allowance and living alone applications for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57553/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn addition to her widow's contributory pension, payable at the weekly rate of €253.30, the person concerned has been awarded a living alone allowance at the weekly rate of €22.00 from the 22nd April 2022; fuel allowance at the weekly rate of €33.00 and the telephone support allowance at the weekly rate of €2.50 from the 21st October 2022. Payment will commence at her nominated Post Office on the 25th of November 2022 and all arrears due will be paid on the same date. The person concerned has also been awarded the Household Benefits Package and has been notified of the decision by post.
As a result of the cost-of-living measures introduced in the budget, the person concerned will also be paid a fuel allowance lump sum of €400 and a once off €200 living alone allowance lump sum payment on the same date.
I trust the above clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
