Fuel allowance to be cut

The Fuel Allowance is to be reduced with the eligible season falling from 32 to 26 weeks for new and existing recipients, Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin announced.

Fuel allowance to be cut
Mon, 05 Dec, 2011 - 14:52

The Fuel Allowance is to be reduced with the eligible season falling from 32 to 26 weeks for new and existing recipients, Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin announced.

He said this move would result in savings of €51m next year.

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