Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2025
717. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people in receipt of the working family payment in County Clare, in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3045/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraWorking Family Payment (WFP) 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 one qualified child who normally resides with them and be working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight in ongoing insurable employment.
Please find table below with the number of WFP recipients per year (end of each year) for county Clare:
|
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
|
990 |
929 |
903 |
911 |
928 |
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy
