Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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438. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a payment. [28774/19]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned is currently in receipt of Illness Benefit at the maximum rate of €203 per week.

Illness Benefit is classed as a short term scheme and is not a qualifying payment for fuel allowance.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.