John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Before the debate was adjourned this morning, I asked a question that the Minister has not answered. Last week I sent her correspondence, to which I am still awaiting a response. I have also raised the issue on Committee Stage. There is no clarity on what will happen with the winter fuel payments and fuel allowance, even though there is grave concern. More than 31,000 people receive the winter fuel payment from Britain. They need to know what will happen post Brexit. There are a number of scenarios. What will happen for a person living in the State who is in receipt of the winter fuel payment but not the fuel allowance? Will he or she still be entitled to receive the winter fuel payment? We need clarity on that issue. I am sorry to have to ask the question again, but I will keep asking it until I receive an answer. Will the Minister provide clarity for the more than 31,000 people in receipt of the payment who are genuinely concerned?

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