Budget 2023 was delivered on Tuesday and announced some major changes to the fuel allowance payment, meaning it will be accessible to more people as we head into the colder months.
Those who qualify for the fuel allowance will also receive an additional lump sum to help heat their home over the coming months. The once-off payment will be €400 and will most likely be paid in November.
The current rate of Fuel Allowance is €33 which is paid every week for 28 weeks, from the end of September until April. It amounts to a yearly total of €924, which can also be paid out in two lump sums of €462 normally paid in late September and in January.
