Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2022
377. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the fuel allowance and living alone allowance for a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60830/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned was awarded a fuel allowance at the weekly rate of €33.00 with effect from 07 October 2022. They were also awarded the telephone support allowance at the weekly rate of €2.50 from the same date. Arrears totaling €684 is issuing to their bank account. This includes 8 weeks arrears of Fuel Allowance and Telephone support allowance plus €400 cost-of-living Fuel lump sum payment.
The person concerned was also awarded the Living Alone Increase at the weekly rate of €22.00 from 05 April 2022, allowing for the maximum backdating of six months from the date of receipt of the original application. Arrears totaling €979 is issuing to their bank account.
The person concerned was notified in writing on the 01 December 2022.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
