It's one of Irish Rural Link's Pre-Budget Submissions.
The government is facing calls to include a 50% increase in the fuel allowance in the upcoming Budget.
The push comes from Irish Rural Link, which says the rising cost of living justifies the suggestion.
It's also calling for a minimum rise of €25 per week for core social welfare payments, in its Pre-Budget Submission.
CEO of Irish Rural Link, Ballycumber's Seamus Boland, says these increases are essential:
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