According to Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys, she is looking into the prospect of allowing anyone over 66 to receive the fuel allowance, reports RTE.
She said it was a “very, very welcome measure” that had been extended to those over 70 in the previous year’s budget, reports RTE.
Speaking in Tullamore, the minister stated: “I am considering lowering that age to 66 when they retire this year. I am considering it [for Budget 2025].”
She added: “The one thing we don’t want is older people in their own home afraid to turn on the heating,” reports RTE.
The Minister also stated there might be a child benefit double payment at Christmas.
Presently, nearly 177,000 families aged 70 and above get fuel subsidy.
It is paid for 28 weeks, from September to April, at a rate of €33 per week.The Minister also stated there might be a child benefit double payment at Christmas, reports RTE.
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