Seán Canney
Ceist:460. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that a person (details supplied) is not in receipt of the fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57878/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 22 November 2022
Ceisteanna (460)
Freagraí scríofa
The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) is an income support scheme for farmers and fishers who have an entitlement to specified welfare payments. RSS is delivered through a network of 36 Local Development Companies and Údarás na Gaeltachta, collectively known as Implementing Bodies.
Entitlement to fuel allowance is subject to a means test that takes account of all household income. While the person concerned is an RSS Participant, their spouse is in employment and also receives the Working Family Payment. Accordingly, the overall household income is in excess of the fuel allowance limit and the person concerned is not entitled to receive a fuel allowance payment.
I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
Question No. 461 answered with Question No. 418.