Bernard Durkan
Ceist:150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is eligible for a working family payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54800/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 10 November 2021
Ceisteanna (150)
Freagraí scríofa
Working Family Payment (WFP) is an in work family payment which provides additional income support to employees on low earnings with children.
An application for WFP was received from the person concerned on 19 October 2021.
Following receipt of further requested information/documents from the person concerned, they have been awarded WFP with effect from 26 August 2021 to 24 August 2022. The first weekly payment and any arrears owing will issue to their selected financial account on 11 November 2021.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 05 November 2021 and of the right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.