Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 January 2026
1584. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection if assistance can be offered to a person (details supplied) with processing a working family payment claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1835/26]
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 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.
A review for the person concerned has been completed and their claim for Working Family Payment has been awarded. The person concerned has been contacted directly with details of their award. Their payment, along with any arrears due, will issue next Thursday 15 January.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
