Call for eligible applicants to apply for UK Fuel payment.

FF Councillor Michael Sheehan calls on people to ensure they apply for the Winter Fuel Payment on time.

FF Councillor Michael Sheehan has called on people who have worked in Britain and returned to Ireland to ensure their application for the UK winter fuel Payment has applied.

The Winter Fuel Payment is a once off cash payment up to £300 paid to people who would have paid into the UK tax system and receive a State Pension as a result. Last year, over €6million was paid to residents in Ireland who have worked at some point in England and receive a pension.

Each year, people realise that they are eligible to apply after the expiration of the  deadline.
The deadline for the 2015 is March 31st and people can download applications or drop into my office for a form and guidelines.  Generally payment is made late in the year, but failure to apply on time will rule out any payment to those who need it and worked for it all their lives. 

People who have received it in the past should automatically receive notification, but is no harm to double check and get the payment date.  New applicants have until March 31st to have all their particulars and to find out how much of a grant they’ll receive and estimated payment date.  

“Speaking this morning, Michael Sheehan said that people would be well advised to double check with my office, as €300 would alleviate a good deal of pressure, particularly at this time of year with a highest demand for heat and energy.
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  Michael Sheehan, MCC
  (085) 1349020