Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2018
673. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision made with respect to an application by a person (details supplied) for the working family payment will be re-examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50533/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraWorking Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment which provides additional income support to employees on low earnings with children.
The person concerned was awarded WFP on 05 November 2018.
The Department has reviewed the decision of 05 November 2018 and it was established that an error had been made in the calculation of their entitlement. Following a revised decision they have been awarded WFP at the correct rate.
All arrears owing will issue to the person's nominated bank account on 06 December 2018 and the person concerned was notified in writing on 30 November 2018 of this decision.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
