Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2022
532. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a working family payment application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4282/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWorking Family Payment (WFP) is an income tested, in work payment which provides additional financial support to employees on low earnings relative to the number of qualified children. In order to qualify for WFP an applicant's weekly family income must not exceed the fixed limit for their family size.
An online application for WFP was received from the person concerned on 07 July 2021.
An officer subsequently wrote to the person concerned to request additional information (payslips for July 2021) Following receipt of the above requested information their application was disallowed on 08 September 2021 as their weekly family income exceeded the fixed limit for their family size. (2 qualified children)
The person concerned requested a review of the Department's decision of 8 September 2021.
A review of the above decision was completed taking account of information provided by the person concerned and employment income information. A Deciding Officer found that there were no grounds to revise the original decision and upheld the decision of 8 September 2021.
The person concerned was notified of the outcome of the review on 25 January 2022 and of their right of further review and appeal to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
