Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 October 2022
233. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection when a working family payment will be made to a family (details supplied) renewing their application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53996/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWorking Family Payment (WFP) is an in-work weekly payment which provides additional income support to employees on low earnings with children.
An application for WFP renewal was received from the person concerned on 10th August 2022. Further information was requested by the Department. The person concerned submitted this information, and it was received by the Department.
A Deciding Officer reviewed the application, and WFP was awarded on 24th October 2022, with effect from 20th October 2022(renewal date). The first weekly payment and all arrears owing have issued to their selected financial account on 24th October 2022.
The person concerned was notified on 24th October 2022 of this decision.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
