Louis O'Hara
Question:622. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Social Protection if a fuel allowance application (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16385/26]
View answerTuesday, 3 March 2026
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Fuel 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. Entitlement to fuel allowance is based on a review of all people residing in the household regardless of their relationship to the customer.
In order for fuel allowance to be paid, the customer must live only with a Qualified Adult, a Qualified Child or a person who would have an entitlement to fuel in their own right.
Following a review of this Fuel Allowance claim the person concerned has had their allowance reinstated with effect from 17 December 2025. A letter notifying them of this decision has issued on the same date.
Any arrears due will issue in due course.