There are two allowances in the Household Benefits Package.
Allowance 1
- Electricity Allowance or
- Natural Gas Allowance or
- Cash Electricity Allowance or
- Cash Gas Allowance
Allowance 2
Note:
Please note that the Telephone Allowance has been discontinued from 1 January 2014.
Allowance 1
This allowance is an Electricity or Natural Gas Allowance and is made up of 4 different options. If you have an electricity and natural gas supply and depending on your supplier you can receive your allowance as a credit on your bill or as a cash credit into your nominated financial account or Post Office.
A. Electricity Allowance
The Electricity Allowance is a cash credit of €35 a month, (see section 5).
B. Natural Gas Allowance
The Natural Gas Allowance is an alternative to the Electricity Allowance if your home is connected to a natural gas supply. It is a cash credit of €35 a month, (see section 5).
C. Cash Electricity Allowance
If you live in self-contained accommodation (a flat or an apartment) and you have a slot meter or the registered consumer of gas or electricity at your address is a landlord, you may qualify for a Cash Electricity Allowance. This is paid as a monthly payment to your nominated financial account or post office, (see section 5). Also if you are with a supplier other than Electric Ireland you may also be eligible to get the cash electricity allowance.
D. Cash Gas Allowance
If your home is not connected to a natural gas supply but you otherwise satisfy the conditions of the scheme, you may get the Cash Gas Allowance. This is paid as a monthly payment to your nominated financial account or post office, (see section 5). Also if you are with a supplier other than Bord Gais or Flogas you may also be eligible to get the cash gas allowance.
Allowance 2
Free Television Licence
Once you qualify for the Household Benefits Package you may get a Free Television Licence from the next renewal date of your television licence.