Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2022
269. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for WFP submitted in the name of a person (details supplied) on 15 September 2022 will be expedited and approved. [56053/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWorking Family Payment (WFP), formerly Family Income Supplement, is a weekly in-work support which provides an income top-up for employees on low earnings with children. To qualify for Working Family Payment the customer must be working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight in ongoing insurable employment and have at least 1 qualified child who normally resides with them.
An application for WFP was received from the person concerned on 15th September 2022. The department requested further information, and this was submitted. The WFP application was reviewed by a deciding officer and WFP has been awarded at a rate of €105.00 per week from 15th September 2022 to 13th September 2023. The person concerned has been advised in writing of their award and arrears have issued to their nominated bank account.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.
