83. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when an application under the fuel allowance scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1772/16]

The person concerned submitted an application to the Department for a Fuel Allowance on the 3 December 2015. The allowance was awarded with effect from 4 of December 2015 and the first payment, including all arrears, issued to their chosen bank account on 24 December 2015.