Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023
368. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection how much it would cost to increase the payable period for the fuel allowance by four weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19293/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe full year cost of increasing the Fuel Allowance by four weeks from 28 weeks to 32 weeks in payment is €58.85 million.
The costs shown above are on a full year basis and are based on the estimated number of recipients in 2023. It should be noted that these costings are subject to change in the context of emerging trends and associated revision of the estimated numbers of recipients for 2024.
