Fuel Allowance

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Laois households can apply online for fuel allowance (Leinster Express)

Households in Laois can now apply online for the Fuel Allowance Scheme. Laois TD Charlie Flanagan said a new online system will support the largest ever e.

Persons over 70 will no longer need to be in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment to be eligible for Fuel Allowance. As part of the expansion to the scheme, a new means test for fuel allowance for the over 70s is being introduced. โ€œI welcome the launch of this new user-friendly online application and would strongly encourage those who think they may be eligible for the payment to apply online via MyWelfare.ie,โ€ he said.

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