Michael Healy-Rae
Question:575. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13876/22]
View answerTuesday, 22 March 2022
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Working Family Payment (WFP), formerly Family Income Supplement, is a weekly in-work support which provides an income top-up for employees on low earnings with children. To qualify for Working Family Payment the customer must be working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight in ongoing insurable employment and have at least 1 qualified child who normally resides with them.
The WFP claim of the person concerned was awarded on 7th March 2022 at the rate applicable to a family with 1 qualified child. The claim was reviewed on 8th March 2022 and the decision revised to include an additional qualified child. The person concerned was informed of the revised decision and arrears have issued.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.