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Minister announces €300 million for winter fuel scheme

Minister announces €300 million for winter fuel scheme — Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys (Brian Lawless/PA)

Mon, 27 Sep, 2021 - 06:51

Rebecca Black, PA

Almost €300 million have been allocated for the national fuel scheme this winter.

The means-assessed payment will be paid for 28 weeks to an estimated 370,000 households across the state.

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