Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 July 2020
618. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of working family payment who have listed employment in the Defence Forces on their application. [18690/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraWorking Family Payment (WFP) is an income tested, in-work payment which provides additional income support to employees on low earnings with children and to offer a financial incentive to pursue employment.
The numbers of Defence Force employees in receipt of WFP are as follows:
|
Employee Category |
WFP Recipients |
|
NCO's & other ranks |
64 |
|
Public Servants |
32 |
|
Other Occupation |
5 |
|
Total |
101 |
It should be noted that the above figure(s) refer to Defence Force employees, whose employer (registration) number is the Defence Forces.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
