More Households To Benefit From Fuel Allowance Scheme

Thousands more people will be eligible to claim Fuel Allowance as the Department of Social Protection has announced that they are expanding the scheme. Minister Heather Humphreys has changed the criteria to ensure more people on Community Employment (CE), Tús Scheme and the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) are eligible for fuel allowance.

IRD Duhallow is actively offering placements under these schemes, providing valuable opportunities for work experience and employment.

The Fuel Allowance assists households with their heating costs. The payment is made at the weekly rate of €33 for 28 weeks and only one allowance is paid per household. The scheme will resume on Monday, 23rd September and run for 28 weeks until 4th April 2025.

To get Fuel Allowance you must live alone, be getting a qualifying payment (unless you are 70 or over), or satisfy a means test.

You can apply for Fuel Allowance at any point when you are on CE, RSS or Tús if you meet all the relevant qualifying conditions for Fuel Allowance. You can apply online at www.mywelfare.ie. You must have a MyGovID account to apply online. If you can’t apply online, you can use a paper application form.

You can get a form from your local post office or by phoning 0818 200 400. You can get help to fill in your application form at your Social Welfare Branch Office or Citizens Information Centre, or from your CE, RSS, or Tús supervisor.

For more information visit gov.ie