Naoise Ó Muirí (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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136. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52257/26]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The Fuel Allowance is a contribution towards the energy costs of a household. The weekly payment is typically 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 are residing with a person who was not in receipt of a qualifying payment from my Department.

It is open to the person concerned to re-apply for the fuel allowance if their circumstances change. If they require financial assistance, it is also open to them to contact their Local Community Welfare Officer who may be in a position to assist. This can be done by calling the National Community Welfare Contact Centre at 0818-607080 and they will direct them to the appropriate office.