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Energy & utilities
Monthly cash
Fuel Allowance
Fuel Allowance (Liúntas Breosla)
Paid by Department of Social Protection (DSP) · 🇮🇪 Ireland
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
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Who qualifies
The 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
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The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed is free and always will be.
2 documents you'll need
Exactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
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Where this comes from
The weekly rate increased to €38 in January 2026 (up from €33), and the scheme was also expanded to include Working Family Payment recipients
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social-welfare/extra-social-welfare-benefits/fuel-allowance/
Last checked 2026-08-12 · a researcher confirmed this against the official page
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