Great News for eligible households for the Fuel Allowance scheme!! The Department of Social Protection has announced the Fuel Allowance scheme that will begin in the week of Monday, 22 September 2025. This will help with heating costs will soon be on its way for thousands of people across Ireland. Thousands of households across Ireland will soon receive assistance with their heating bills. The Fuel Allowance returns for another winter season. The department will announce that the first lump amount of €462 will be paid out beginning the week of Monday, September 22, 2025. In this article, we are going to talk about the Fuel Allowance, who can get this, and also how to apply.
What Is the Fuel Allowance?
The fuel allowance is a payment made by the Irish government. This is to help people pay for heating their houses during the winter. It is mostly for persons who receive long-term social assistance payments. Or older folks who may be struggling to pay their energy expenses.
Fuel Allowance will be credited in two ways:
- Weekly payments of €33 for 28 weeks.
- Or two lump sum payments of €462, one in September and the other in January.
Who Can Get It?
To get the Fuel Allowance, following is the creteria:
- You must be a resident of Ireland
- Aged should be 66 or older
- Are getting a long-term social welfare payment, and
- Live alone or only with certain people, like a spouse, children, or a full-time carer
- Pass a means test, which checks how much money or savings you have
How to Apply
If you already receive the fuel allowance. You do not have to do anything. It will continue if your situation does not alter. Here’s how to apply for the first time:
- Online: Use your MyGovID at MyWelfare.ie
- By paper: Use form NFS1 if you’re under 70 or Use form NFS2 if you’re 70 or older
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