Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2026
707. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will advise on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37725/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraFuel Allowance (FA) may be payable to certain households in receipt of long term social welfare payments. Entitlement to FA is based on the household composition, is subject to a means test and it is paid only to those who live alone or with certain exempted people. Only one Fuel Allowance is payable per household.
Following the Deputy's representations, entitlement to FA for the person concerned has been reviewed by a Deciding Officer who has found that the qualifying conditions for FA are met from 19 February 2026 and has awarded FA effective from this date. All arrears due from 19 February 2026 to the end of the current fuel season on 6 May 2026 will issue to their nominated bank account for payment date on 21 May 2026. The person referred to was notified of this decision on 14 May 2026.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
