Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 November 2018
263. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for the renewal of a working family payment claim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46158/18]
View answerWorking Family Payment (WFP ) is a weekly tax-free payment which provides additional income support to employees on low earnings with children.
WFP is payable for a 52 week period from award date and a person must reapply at the end of this period to have their payment renewed.
The person concerned was last awarded WFP with effect from 05 October 2017 to 03 October 2018. A renewal application form (WFP2) issued to them on 07 August 2018 but this form was not returned to the Department.
The person concerned started a new job in June 2018. A new application for WFP was received from them on 03 November 2018.
They have been awarded WFP with effect from 21 June 2018 to 19 June 2019.
The first weekly payment and all arrears owing will issue to their nominated bank account on 08 November 2018.
The person concerned was notified on 06 November 2018 of this decision and of the right of review and appeal.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
