Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2021
436. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting a long time for an increase in family income support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57460/21]
View answerWorking Family Payment (WFP) is an in-work payment which provides additional financial support to employees on low earnings with children. In order to qualify for WFP, the applicant or the applicant and their spouse, partner or cohabitant must be engaged in employment as an employee for not less than 38 hours per fortnight. This condition must be satisfied on an ongoing basis. Once awarded, WFP is payable for 52 weeks. At the end of the 52 week period the customer must reapply.
The person concerned working family payment expired on 17 November 2021.
A renewal application form was received from the person concerned on 13 October 2021.
The person concerned has been awarded WFP with effect from 18 November 2021 to 16 November 2022. A decision letter issued to the person concerned on 20 October 2021.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
