Michael Creed
Ceist:651. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to fuel allowance. [40383/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 20 September 2023
Ceisteanna (651)
Freagraí scríofa
Fuel Allowance is a means-tested payment to assist householders on long-term social welfare payments towards the cost of their heating needs.
In order to receive the Fuel Allowance, a person under 70 years of age must be in receipt of a qualifying payment, satisfy a means test and live alone or with other qualifying persons.
The person concerned is receiving a Working Family Payment which is not a qualifying payment for Fuel Allowance.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.