The date for the return of the fuel allowance across Ireland is set for the week beginning Monday, September 23.

A social welfare payment that runs from September to April every year, will return in less than two weeks. The Fuel Allowance is paid in either 28 weekly installments of 33 or two lump sum payments of 462, amounting to 924 Euro in total.

Once the scheme returns, it will run for 28 weeks until 4 April 2025.

For those opting into the lump sums, the first payment will be in September and the second in January.
To get the fuel allowance, one must reach the following criteria:

In some cases, you may not live alone to avail of the payment. You can still be eligible if you live with:
With the upcoming Budget 2025 set to be announced next month, Irish families may also be able to avail of a new baby boost payment.

Discussions are underway among government ministers about potential new measures to support Irish families amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

The baby boost payment for new parents is aimed at easing the financial strain that often accompanies the arrival of a newborn.

The Green Party has been advocating for this measure, which would see new parents receive a special Child Benefit payment of 560 Euro during the first month after their child is born.