Willie O'Dea
Ceist:651. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a fuel allowance application by a person (details supplied) [2361/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 5 February 2025
Ceisteanna (651)
Freagraí scríofa
The Fuel Allowance is a contribution towards the energy costs of a household. The payment of €33 per week for 28 weeks (a total of €924 each year) is paid from late September to April to assist households with their energy costs. Fuel Allowance is a means-tested payment to assist householders on long term social welfare payments with their heating needs.
The person concerned applied for Fuel Allowance on 08 October 2024. Further information with regard to their means was requested on 11 November 2024. A second application for Fuel Allowance was received on 19 December 2024, however the information requested on their means was not provided. This request re-issued on 18 January 2025.
On receipt of the requested information, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the deputy.
Question No. 652 answered with Question No. 636.