Back to Work Family Dividend Scheme

Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Questions (68)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

68. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when payment under the back to work family dividend scheme will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19440/15]

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Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The regulations which underpin the operation of the new Back to Work Family Dividend (BTWFD) scheme were signed on 7 May 2015.

The claim for the person concerned, was received on 19 March 2015, is now awarded with first payment, including arrears issuing on 15 May 2015.