Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2026
646. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection to advise when in March/April 2026 the fuel allowance payment will be made to working family payment recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17160/26]
View answerWorking Family Payment (WFP), formerly Family Income Supplement, is a weekly in-work support which provides an income top-up for employees receiving a low income and have dependent 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.
Recipients of Working Family Payment (WFP) have an entitlement to Fuel Allowance, subject to qualifying conditions, from Thursday 1st January 2026, as announced in Budget 2026. Payment for those with an entitlement to fuel allowance will be paid on Thursday 12th March and will include any arrears due.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
