Mark Wall
Question:573. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing the fuel allowance by €1. [37457/25]
View answerTuesday, 8 July 2025
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The estimated annual cost of increasing the weekly fuel allowance rate by €1, from €33 to €34, is €11.6M.
This costing is based on the number of Fuel Allowance recipients as at December 2024, and is based on the cost across a full 28 week fuel season. The costing is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the number of recipients.