Older people and carers
Fuel Allowance
€38 a week for 28 weeks over the winter to help with heating costs.
Amount€38 per week28 weeks each winter
Who runs itDept of Social Protection
Best forOlder people and low-income households
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Work out your grant
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What it is
The Fuel Allowance is paid from late September to April to people on long-term social welfare payments and to older people who meet the means test.
How much you can get
€38 per week 28 weeks each winter.
Who can get it
People aged 66 and over, and certain under-66s on qualifying payments, who meet the household composition and means rules.
What you’ll need
- Proof of a qualifying payment or pension
- Details of household income
How to apply
- Apply on MyWelfare.ie or by form
- Awarded with your weekly payment over winter
Official source: Citizens Information — Fuel Allowance. Figures current June 2026. This is a free guide, not a government service — always confirm on the official page.