Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 March 2026
336. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the first and full year cost of increasing the maximum rate of the fuel allowance by €10, €15 and €20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23370/26]
View answerThe estimated annual cost of increasing the weekly fuel allowance rate by:
• €10, from €38 to €48, is €131.6 million.
• €15, from €38 to €53, is €197.3 million.
• €20, from €38 to €58, is €263.1 million.
These costings are based on the number of Fuel Allowance recipients as at March 2026, and are 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.
