Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2012
256. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Social Protection when a review of family income supplement will be completed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; if she will expedite the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55387/12]
View answerThe Family Income Supplement (FIS) is designed to provide support for people with families who are on low earnings.
The person concerned applied to have their FIS renewed from 29 November 2012. As part of the process to establish household means for FIS purposes in this case, it was referred to the social welfare inspectorate to confirm details of income. The person concerned was interviewed by a social welfare inspector on 5th December 2012, following which he was requested to provide further documentation in relation to his household income. When this documentation is provided his FIS entitlement will be further considered and he will be notified directly of the outcome.
