Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)

Would it not make more sense economically to give a lump sum to fuel allowance recipients rather than a weekly allowance? As the Minister knows, it is cheaper if one buys in bulk. It is cheaper to buy coal once per year than to buy a bag per week. I suggest that the Minister consider this in his review and it would not cost him anything.

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