Michael Creed
Ceist:156. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will arrange to process a fuel allowance application (details supplied). [4966/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 1 February 2023
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Freagraí scríofa
The 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. One of the conditions for receipt of fuel allowance is that a person must satisfy a means test.
From January 2023, the new means threshold for people aged 70 and over, is €500 for a single person and €1,000 for a couple.
Following a means assessment, it was determined that the means were €1,351.49 which exceeded the permissible weekly means of €1,000.00. The application was disallowed, and the person concerned was notified in writing on 27 January 2023.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.