The discussion revolves around the availability of budget for a group's energy allowance. The municipality must finance it from its own resources if the new group now isn't entitled to receive an additional €500. The minister cannot guarantee that the people will receive the allowance or that the new person will receive €1,300 as it is up to the municipality to determine where they pay out. The emotion stems from the group losing their right to generate income from the allowance. The discussion concludes by the minister expressing her condolences for the passing of someone.
1. The minister stated that if the municipality wants to meet the 1300 energy allowance this year, they must finance it from their own resources.
2. The minister has not released a budget specifically for this new group in 2023.
3. The municipality that paid out an extra €500 last year may have to finance this new group's energy allowance from their own resources if there is no extra budget.
4. The minister estimates how many people would be eligible for the scheme and creates a safety net arrangement for the municipality.
5. There is room for the municipality to determine where they pay out the allowance, but the minister cannot guarantee it for each individual municipality.
6. There is a point of principle regarding the 1300 allowance, and the opposition wants to ensure the group in question receives the income.