asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether any change is contemplated in the scheme for the supply of fuel to necessitous families, in particular in regard to the cost of delivery payable by the recipient; and if he will indicate its nature.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Free Fuel Scheme.
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No change is contemplated in the scheme for the supply of fuel to necessitous families.
Arrangements for the delivery of fuel are not a matter for my Department but it has never been the practice to have the fuel delivered to the homes of recipients and there is no provision in the State grant to meet the cost of such a service. In Dublin and some other centres, arrangements exist whereby the fuel is collected at the depots by approved carters and delivered to the homes of recipients for a small charge which is paid by the recipients. In Dublin also, the authority undertakes to deliver the fuel free to the homes of disabled home assistance recipients, the cost being borne by the local authority.