Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 February 2026
167. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the fuel allowance; the number of applications for fuel allowance; the number of refusals for the fuel allowance over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15279/26]
View answerFuel Allowance is a payment to help support households with heating costs over the winter months. From January 2026, the rate of Fuel Allowance increased by €5 to €38 per week. Fuel Allowance is paid as an additional allowance on top of an existing claim. Due to the way the operational systems of my Department work, it is not possible to report on applications for Fuel Allowance. Recipients of Fuel Allowance for each of the last three years is set out in the table below.
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2024 |
2025 |
Jan 2026 |
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Fuel Allowance Recipients |
402,445 |
409,721 |
409,865 |
