Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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207. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review a decision on the fuel allowance given changed circumstances (details supplied). [37139/24]

Heather 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 to assist households with their energy costs.

Under the qualifying conditions for fuel allowance a person must satisfy all the qualifying criteria including household composition. In this case, the person concerned was not eligible for the fuel allowance as they were residing with a person who was not in receipt of a qualifying payment from my Department.

As the household composition criteria is now satisfied, the fuel allowance was awarded with effect from 23rd September 2024. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.