Richard Boyd Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, People Before Profit Alliance)
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273. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a fuel allowance will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin, in view of the circumstances outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22478/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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In general, the fuel allowance is payable to persons in receipt of long-term payments who satisfy the qualifying conditions. Illness benefit is classed as being a short-term payment and the fuel allowance is not payable with it.

The person concerned has been in receipt of illness benefit since 20/03/14. As he is not in receipt of a payment that is classed as a long-term payment, he does not have an entitlement to the fuel allowance.

If he is unable to meet his needs or those of his household, he may be entitled to assistance under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme.Application may be made to the community welfare services at the local Health Centre or Intreo Office of the Department.