Working Family Payment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 October 2020

Thursday, 15 October 2020

Questions (207)

Sorca Clarke

Question:

207. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons employed by the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Defence that are in receipt of the working family payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30647/20]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

Working Family Payment (WFP) is an in-work supplementary payment that provides additional income support to employees on low earnings with qualified children. WFP is designed to prevent in-work poverty for low paid employees with child dependents and to offer a financial incentive to pursue employment. The number of WFP customers who are employed by the Departments of Defence and Foreign Affairs are as follows:

Department	Number of Recipients
Defence	102
Foreign Affairs	26

Please note that the above figures refer to the number of personnel from the relevant Department that are in receipt of WFP as of week ending 09 October 2020. These figures may change slightly from week to week.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.