Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
Question:379. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40972/24]
View answerTuesday, 15 October 2024
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The person concerned recently applied for Fuel Allowance.
The current means threshold for a person aged under 70 years is €477.30. This includes income of up to €200 above the maximum rate of State Pension Contributory, which is €277.30. The means of the person concerned were assessed at €505.50, which is over the means threshold. As a result, their Fuel Allowance application was disallowed on this occasion.
If the person’s circumstances change in the future, it is open to them to re-apply for a Fuel Allowance.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.