Social Welfare Offices
Dail Éireann — 2024-04-25
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Peter Fitzpatrick (IND), Louth

I spoke to the Tánaiste about the criteria in respect of the fuel allowance yesterday. We spoke about people being on pensions, including private pensions. I know of a family where a husband is 66 years of age and the wife has a private pension. They are below the level to qualify for the fuel allowance, but still cannot get it. What will the Minister do about this? Will she update the criteria? What will happen? Older people receive money from social welfare payments. What is the situation regarding the fuel allowance?

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Sitting date: 2024-04-25