Paul Murphy
Ceist:227. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of public servants in receipt of family income supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47835/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2015
227. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of public servants in receipt of family income supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47835/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraFamily income supplement (FIS) is designed to provide support for employees on low earnings with families.
At the end of December 2014, there were 50,306 people in receipt of FIS, of which 3,902 (7.8%) are recorded as public servants.