Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

The qualified adult allowance rate for those of pension age will increase by €6.30 to €206.30 per week.

Energy Costs

We recognise the difficulties caused by fuel price increases to those on low fixed incomes. Accordingly, the duration of the fuel allowance is being increased by two weeks from next April, while the rate of payment is being increased by €2 per week, to €20 per week, with effect from 1 January.

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