SF: Double fuel allowance

Finance Minister Brian Cowen was today urged to double the Fuel Allowance to €18 per week in tomorrow’s budget.

SF: Double fuel allowance
Tue, 06 Dec, 2005 - 16:10

Finance Minister Brian Cowen was today urged to double the Fuel Allowance to €18 per week in tomorrow’s budget.

Sinn Féin Social Welfare spokesperson Sean Crowe also called for the payment to be made in advance at the beginning of winter and for the months of April and May to be included.

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