Senator Aisling Dolan - Strong Voice, New Vision.
The allowance is €28.00 per week & runs for 28 weeks from September 27th 2021 until April 2022.You can also choose to get paid in 2 lump sums. The first lump sum of €392 will be paid the week beginning the 27th September 2021. The second lump sum of €392 will be paid the week beginning 3rd January 2022.If this is your first time applying for Fuel Allowance, you need to fill in the Fuel Allowance Scheme application form which is attached to the link on the bottom of this post. You can also get this form from your local post office.If you apply for the Fuel Allowance after the start of the heating season the allowance will not be backdated.You do not need to reapply each year as long as your circumstances remain the same and you continue to get the same social welfare payment.
