Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 May 2024
217. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for the fuel allowance (details supplied) will be reviewed with a view to ascertaining if other persons in the household might qualify for such payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24532/24]
View answerFuel Allowance is an administrative scheme and is payable to people who satisfy the conditions of the scheme and who either live alone or only with certain qualified people.
Following a request received on the 17 April 2024, a review was undertaken on the person concerned entitlement for Fuel Allowance
Based on the information provided to the Department, this person does not qualify for the allowance as they are not living alone, and their household consists of another individual who is not on qualifying payment for receipt of Fuel Allowance
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 21 May 2024.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
