Family Income Supplement Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 April 2013

Thursday, 18 April 2013

Ceisteanna (148)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

148. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current position in regard to entitlement of family income supplement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18186/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

The Family Income Supplement (FIS) payment is designed to provide cash income for employees with families who are on low earnings. The family concerned have been in receipt of FIS since 21 April 2011. Their latest renewal claim has been awarded, without delay, from 18 April 2013.