Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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337. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a fuel allowance application was refused in the case of a person (details supplied), if the decision can be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60195/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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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.

The fuel allowance application in respect of the person concerned was awarded from 30 September 2022. The person concerned will receive arrears totalling €862.00 on 2 December 2022. This includes their first lump sum payment totalling €462.00 plus €400 cost-of-living lump sum payment.

From 06 January 2023, they will receive the second lump sum payment of €462.00 covering payment from 6 January to the end of the fuel season 2023. 

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.