Fuel Allowance

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. “I 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,” he said.