Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2021
395. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a working family payment application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58688/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWorking Family Payment (WFP) is an in work family payment which provides additional income support to employees on low earnings with children. In order to qualify for WFP an applicant cannot be claiming a Jobseeker's Transitional (JST) payment.
An application for WFP was received from the person concerned on 20 August 2021 and was disallowed on 03 September 2021, as they had a current JST claim at the time of application.
The person concerned submitted a request for a review of the above decision. An officer subsequently wrote to the person concerned to request further information, including a payslip and housing cost details.
Following receipt of the requested details, a review of the decision was completed. The person concerned has been awarded WFP from 16 September 2021, the first payment date after their JST payment stopped. WFP will be paid for a period of 52 weeks to 14 September 2022. The first weekly payment of WFP and all arrears owing have been issued to the bank account of the person concerned on 25 November 2021.
The person concerned was notified of the decision in writing on 25 November 2021 and of their right of review and appeal.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
