Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 November 2016
91. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to amend family income supplement application forms to allow applicants to nominate a post office as their choice of financial institution for the purpose of receiving payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33083/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department currently has 56,163 customers in receipt of Family Income Supplement (FIS).
I would like to outline to the Deputy that the Family Income Supplement (FIS) payment is a weekly payment for families at work on low pay. As the Family Income Supplement is an in-work payment the department considers that payment through an account in a financial institution better facilitates those who are in work.
Payments at Post Offices are actively encouraged by my Department as per the Programme for a Partnership Government subject to the necessary control measures.
I hope that clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
