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Social Welfare Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2026

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Ceisteanna (407)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Ceist:

407. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection estimated additional annual cost of increasing fuel allowance by €20 per week for current recipients. [67030/26]

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The estimated cost of increasing Fuel Allowance by €20 per week is €253.7 million.

This costing is based on the number of Fuel Allowance recipients as at August 2026 and is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the number of recipients for 2027.

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