Back to Work Family Dividend Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 September 2015

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

Ceisteanna (26)

Willie O'Dea

Ceist:

26. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of recipients of the one-parent family payment who have transitioned to the back to work family dividend since July 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33033/15]

Freagraí ó Béal (1 píosaí cainte)

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

Approximately 6,500 customers have transitioned from the one-parent family payment to the back to work family dividend since the final phase of the one-parent family payment scheme reforms took place on 2 July, 2015.