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New expanded fuel allowance scheme opens for applications in Kilkenny

The government's new expanded fuel allowance scheme has now opened for applications. The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, yesterday announced the news, which is expected to benefit over 80,000 additional households qualifying for a ...

05 Dec 2022 at 16:30

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Fuel Allowance should be extended to protect older people - Kilkenny councillor

A local councillor says the government Fuel Allowance needs to be extended to help people during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick is calling on the government to do what needs to be done to help older people who now find ...

29 Mar 2020 at 16:02

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Fuel allowance extended for four weeks during Covid-19 crisis

There will be a four-week extension to the existing fuel allowance season for eligible customers, as part of measures taken as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Local TD John Paul Phelan says the Government has committed to extending the ...

31 Mar 2020 at 18:35

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Over 7,500 in Kilkenny to benefit from Fuel Allowance to be paid for 28 weeks

Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced the start of the National Fuel Allowance Scheme, which will be paid over 28 weeks. Many more people in Kilkenny also qualify this year. Deputy John Paul Phelan said. ...

10 Oct 2022 at 17:00

National News

New expanded fuel allowance scheme opens for applications

The government's new expanded fuel allowance scheme has now opened for applications. The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, today (December 5) announced the news, which is expected to benefit over 80,000 additional ...

05 Dec 2022 at 13:02

National News

Social Justice Ireland calls for fuel allowance to be extended

The Fuel allowance payment should be extended to 32 weeks in the upcoming Budget, according to Social Justice Ireland (SJI). The payment should also be 'rebranded', SJI proposes. The allowance is currently paid for 28 weeks, ...

19 Sept 2022 at 10:35

National News

Almost 400k households to benefit from extra €100 fuel payment this week

Payments for extra fuel allowance have commenced issuing this week. Over 371,000 households are set to benefit from the €100 payment - equivalent to over 3 weeks of Fuel Allowance - which commenced yesterday May 16. The ...

17 May 2022 at 10:39

National News

Social Welfare: Once-off extra €125 Fuel Allowance Payments to be paid from today

Thousands of Irish households will receive a once-off €125 Fuel Allowance payment from today. The payment, on top of the regular weekly Fuel Allowance, was agreed as part of the Government’s €505 million package aimed ...

14 Mar 2022 at 10:54

National News

Three groups of Social Welfare recipients will not get October 'double payment'

As the social welfare schemes set out in Budget 2025 begin to take effect, three groups of social welfare recipients have been removed from the first double payment, later this month. It was revealed in Budget 2025 ...

08 Oct 2024 at 12:25

National News

Are you eligible? Thousands of Irish homes to benefit from new payment worth hundreds

410,000 Irish households are set to receive fuel allowance payments amounting to €924 this winter. The fuel allowance scheme applies to single people over 66 years of age that have means under €524 a week, or ...

22 Sept 2025 at 13:02

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More Irish households could be set for a Fuel Allowance boost in Budget 2026

Many will be glad to know that the Fuel Allowance is expected to increase by about €200 in the upcoming budget to help people with rising energy costs. The Irish Independent has reported that the Fuel ...

26 Sept 2025 at 14:22

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