Written answers

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Social Welfare Schemes

Photo of Michael CahillMichael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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1765. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will fulfil the commitment in the programme for Government and extend the fuel allowance to recipients of the working family payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41209/25]

Photo of Dara CallearyDara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The Programme for Government 2025 has committed to expanding the Fuel Allowance scheme to include those in receipt of the Working Family Payment. The extension of Fuel Allowance to those in receipt of the Working Family Payment, along with other potential budget measures, will have to be considered in the context of the budgetary resources available.

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