Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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223. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which the adult dependent allowance is outstanding is the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22345/23]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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225. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which the fuel allowance is outstanding is the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22347/23]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 and 225 together.

The person concerned reached pension age on 10 March 2023. An application form for State Pension (contributory) was received on 17 January 2023.

The person concerned was awarded State Pension (contributory) at the maximum weekly rate of €265.30 from 10 March 2023.

The person concerned advised on their State Pension (contributory) application form that they did not wish to apply for an increase for their spouse or for the fuel allowance.

I have arranged for an application form for an increase in respect of their spouse and the fuel allowance to issue to the person concerned. On receipt of the completed application forms, their entitlement will be examined, and they will be notified of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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224. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which household benefits are outstanding in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22346/23]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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An application for Household Benefits was received from the person concerned on 21 November 2017. A decision to award the person's claim was made on 25 November 2017 and they were notified in writing at that time.

The Electricity Allowance is credited directly to the customer's Electric Ireland account. The deduction can be viewed on the reverse of their electricity bill, under the heading of standing charges and other items. The rate of Electricity Allowance is €1.15 per day, which equates to approximately €35 per month.

The person concerned is also in receipt of a Free TV licence, valued at €160 per year.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.