Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2020
590. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of Defence Forces personnel that received family income supplement or working family payment in each of the years 2013 to 2019 and to date in 2020. [27237/20]
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 designed to prevent in-work poverty for low paid workers with child dependents, and to offer a financial incentive to pursue employment.
The number of Defence Forces personnel that received WFP for each of the years 2013 to 2019, and to date in 2020 are as follows:
|
Year |
Number |
|
2013 |
251 |
|
2014 |
255 |
|
2015 |
249 |
|
2016 |
225 |
|
2017 |
180 |
|
2018 |
111 |
|
2019 |
113 |
|
* 2020 |
100 |
* Up to 25 September 2020
It should be noted that the above figures refer to the numbers of Defence Forces personnel in receipt of WFP at week 52 of the relevant year. The figures may fluctuate marginally from week to week.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
