Paul McAuliffe
Ceist:237. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department will carry out a review of the fuel allowance payment of a person (details supplied). [9442/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 23 February 2023
Ceisteanna (237)
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.
According to the records of my department the person concerned applied for Fuel Allowance on 28 November 2022. The Fuel allowance was awarded from the first payment date after receipt of the application, 02 December 2022.
The €400 Lump Sum Fuel Allowance once off payment was payable to people in receipt of Fuel Allowance on 18 November 2022. As the person concerned was not in receipt of this allowance at the time, they are not entitled to receive this payment.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.