Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2024
513. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications made for the working family payment in each of the past three years to date; the number granted; the number refused; the number granted following appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25600/24]
View answerThe Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children which supports people in low paid employment. The WFP is designed to prevent in-work poverty for workers with child dependents, and to offer a financial incentive to take up employment. Once awarded, WFP is payable for 52 weeks. At the end of the 52-week period, a customer must reapply (renew) to determine ongoing eligibility.
The tables below shows total new claims and renewal applications in each of the past three years. The requested information detailing the number of claims awarded, the number of claims disallowed, and the number of claims awarded following an appeal are also set out in the tables.
Please note reference to claims allowed after Appeal refers to decisions made by the Appeals Office only.
Working Family Payment New Claims Processing Information
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Year New Claims New Claims New Claims New Claims Received Awarded Disallowed Allowed after Appeal
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2021 22,623 15,352 8,469 0 |
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2022 34,372 19,535 12,849 1 |
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2023 30,125 14,594 16,568 2 |
Working Family Payment Renewal Claims Processing Information
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Year Renewal Claims Renewal Claims Renewal Claims Renewal Claims |
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2021 38,363 35,353 4,671 1 |
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2022 37,517 33,116 5,157 3 |
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2023 41,232 36,687 6,493 2 |
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
