Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2022
463. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the renewal of the working family payment for a person (details supplied); when the payment can be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57953/22]
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 12th 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 €231.00 per week from 6th October 2022 to 4th October 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.
