Scheme has been expanded this year to allow more households to qualifyFianna Fáil TD, and Spokesperson for Social Protection, welcomes the commencement of the Fuel Allowance payment for 410,000 households nationwide. 410,000 households will benefit from the Fuel Allowance; a measure aimed at helping people heat their home. Speaking on the commencement of the scheme, Deputy Ardagh said, “The Fuel Allowance scheme is an essential measure for many households throughout the country. This means the Fuel Allowance is helping those who need it most. Concluding, she said: “The introduction of Fuel Allowance has been a huge success and has given households a helping hand for the last few years.