Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2026
181. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection when a working family payment submitted on 19 April 2026 will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38119/26]
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 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 WFP was received from the person concerned on 19 April 2026.
Additional information regarding employment has been requested from the person concerned.
On receipt of the requested details from the person concerned their WFP application will be processed without delay and they will be notified directly of the outcome.
