Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2023
299. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of claimants in receipt of working family payment based on the number of children in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49728/23]
View answerWorking Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly in-work support which provides an income support 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 one qualified child who normally resides with them.
Please see below number of Working Family Payment Recipients by Family Size as of 9th November 2023:
Working Family Payment Recipients by Family Size
|
Family Size Recipients |
Number of WFP |
|
One child |
15588 |
|
Two children |
15068 |
|
Three children |
8591 |
|
Four children |
3448 |
|
Five children |
1120 |
|
Six children |
365 |
|
Seven children |
119 |
|
Eight or more children |
79 |
|
Total Recipients |
44378 |
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
