Bernard Durkan
Question:125. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review of FIS will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36593/16]
View answerThursday, 24 November 2016
Questions (125)
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In order to qualify for family income supplement (FIS), the applicant must be engaged in full-time remunerative employment as an employee for at least 38 hours per fortnight (19 hours per week).
An application for FIS was received from the lady concerned on 25th October 2016 but was disallowed on the grounds that she is not working the required number of hours.
A letter was issued to the person concerned on the 12th November 2016 in relation to this matter.
The person concerned has been in receipt of a weekly basic supplementary welfare allowance payment from her local community welfare service since 26th October 2016. She is further advised to contact her local citizen’s information service to discuss all available options and ensure that she is receiving the supports appropriate to her current circumstances.