Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2024
529. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of an application for working family payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43091/24]
View answerWorking 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 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.
An application for Working Family Payment was received on 10 September 2024 for the person concerned. This application has been assigned to a Deciding Officer, and a request for further information has been sent to the person concerned. Once this information is returned to the Deciding Officer, the application can continue to be progressed.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
