Thousands of homeowners could benefit from a once-off double energy bill in the form of a €35-a-month Household Benefits Package as part of a range of cost of living measures, after inflation reached record levels in recent months.
The Household Benefits Package is paid to 484,000 people and includes a free television licence along with €35 a month towards a recipient’s gas or electricity bill, reports the Irish Independent. Currently, the package is paid to everyone in the country aged over 70 but it can only be claimed by one person per household.
In addition, the payment is also available to anyone aged between 66 and 70 who is in receipt of the state pension or the widow/widowers/surviving partner pension. Anyone under the age of 66 on a carer's allowance or disability allowance are also eligible to receive the payment.
