Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 February 2023
328. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person in receipt of disability allowance whose spouse cares for them, in addition to a person residing outside of the home, is eligible for fuel allowance, assuming that all other criteria are met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5306/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraA Fuel Allowance is a payment under the National Fuel Scheme to help with the cost of heating a home during the winter months. It is paid to people who are in receipt of certain qualifying social welfare payments or are aged over 70 years, satisfy a means assessment and other certain qualifying conditions. Only one Fuel Allowance is payable per household.
Disability Allowance is a qualifying payment for receipt of Fuel Allowance and the person in the circumstances described can apply for the payment.
To make an application, the quickest and easiest way to apply is online at mywelfare.ie. Alternatively, if the person concerned is unable to access online services, an application form for Fuel Allowance has been sent to the person concerned for completion. Their entitlement will be examined on return of their completed application online, or by post to the Disability Allowance Section, Department of Social Welfare, Ballinalee Road, Longford.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
