Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Ceist:355. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection to reconsider a fuel allowance refusal (details supplied) [33614/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 7 May 2026
Ceisteanna (355)
Freagraí scríofa
Fuel Allowance is a contribution towards the energy costs of a household. Payment is made during the Winter months to assist those on long term social welfare payments with their heating costs.
The main eligibility conditions that apply to the fuel allowance scheme are that a person must be in receipt of a qualifying payment, must satisfy a means test and must either be living alone or with other qualifying persons. If an applicant has a second property (property other than their own home), then rental income from that property is assessed. However, the capital value (less any mortgage outstanding on the property) is assessed if the property is not rented, as in the case of the person concerned.
If the circumstances of the person concerned change, it is open to them to reapply for the fuel allowance.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.