52 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the severe hardship facing many persons on low incomes due to the massive increase in fuel costs, particularly over the past 12 months; if, in view of the fact that the fuel allowance has not been increased since 2002 and remains at just €9 per week, he will agree to a substantial increase in the allowance particularly in view of the exceptionally cold weather already experienced this winter and the number of reports from the Combat Poverty Agency and other bodies which have found that Ireland has one of the worst records in Europe in terms of persons being able to heat their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37195/05]

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52 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the severe hardship facing many persons on low incomes due to the massive increase in fuel costs, particularly over the past 12 months; if, in view of the fact that the fuel allowance has not been increased since 2002 and remains at just €9 per week, he will agree to a substantial increase in the allowance particularly in view of the exceptionally cold weather already experienced this winter and the number of reports from the Combat Poverty Agency and other bodies which have found that Ireland has one of the worst records in Europe in terms of persons being able to heat their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37195/05]

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