Tom Neville
Ceist:193. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47480/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 15 November 2018
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Working Family Payment (formerly Family Income Supplement ) is a weekly tax-free payment which provides additional income support to employees on low earnings with children.
An application for Working Family Payment (WFP) was received from the person concerned on 25th September 2018.
WFP is not payable while an applicant is in receipt of Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA).
The Department has written to the person concerned on 13th November 2018 advising them to contact the local Intreo Office in respect of their JSA claim.
Once this has been done, their WFP application will be processed without delay and they will be notified of the decision.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.