Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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598. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a fuel allowance is payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14045/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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A Fuel Allowance is a payment under the National Fuel Scheme to help with the cost of heating a person’s home during the winter months. It is paid to people who are receiving certain qualifying social welfare payments and who are unable to provide for their own heating needs. Carer's allowance is not a qualifying payment.

If the person being cared for is in receipt of a long-term social welfare payment such as disability allowance, invalidity pension or a state pension, they may qualify for Fuel Allowance in their own right.

The cared-for person should apply to the office that administers their long-term social welfare payment.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.