335. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that it would appear that deciding officers and Intreo offices are not familiar with the changes in fuel allowance legislation given that this is resulting in refusal of entitlement for families who are actually eligible following the changes, plunging them further into fuel poverty; the reason that some fuel allowance applicants are having to chase up and question their eligibility; the reason that waiting times to establish eligibility are particularly long when the impact is so devastating for families who are experiencing real poverty especially with the spiralling cost of living; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38223/22]

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335. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that it would appear that deciding officers and Intreo offices are not familiar with the changes in fuel allowance legislation given that this is resulting in refusal of entitlement for families who are actually eligible following the changes, plunging them further into fuel poverty; the reason that some fuel allowance applicants are having to chase up and question their eligibility; the reason that waiting times to establish eligibility are particularly long when the impact is so devastating for families who are experiencing real poverty especially with the spiralling cost of living; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38223/22]

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