Written answers

Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Social Welfare Rates

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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91. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the correct level of fuel allowance payable in the case of persons (details supplied); if the full amount is being paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55734/22]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Fuel Allowance is a contribution towards the energy costs of a household. The payment of €33 per week for 28 weeks (a total of €924 each year) is paid from late September to April. One of the conditions for receipt of fuel allowance is that a person must satisfy a means test.

There is no record of a Fuel Allowance application for the persons concerned. I have arranged for an application to issue to them.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

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