Niamh Smyth
Ceist:389. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the working family payment application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2579/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 23 January 2024
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Freagraí scríofa
Working 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 be working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight in ongoing insurable employment and have at least one qualified child who normally resides with them.
An application for WFP was received from the person concerned on 5 January 2024. A deciding officer has examined the WFP claim for the person concerned. A letter issued on 17 January 2024, requesting further information which is required to make a decision on entitlement. When this information is received, the deciding officer will re-examine the claim and issue a decision to the person concerned.
I trust this clarifies the matter.