Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2022
450. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a working family payment review for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57564/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWorking Family Payment (WFP) 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 have at least 1 qualified child who normally resides with them and be working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight in ongoing insurable employment.
Once WFP is awarded, the weekly rate of payment remains the same for 52 weeks while the applicant remains in employment, working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight, except in circumstances where an additional qualified child has joined the household, or the applicant no longer qualifies for One Parent Family Payment as their youngest child has reached the relevant age threshold.
The current WFP application in payment to the person concerned was received on 25th August 2022. WFP was awarded from 15th September 2022 (renewal date), and this will continue until 13th September 2023.
However, if the person concerned has had a significant change in her circumstances, she may choose to close her current WFP application and make a new application.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
