Paul McAuliffe
Ceist:184. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review will be carried out on the working family payment refusal for a person (details supplied). [64637/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 19 November 2025
Ceisteanna (184)
Freagraí scríofa
Working Family Payment (WFP) is an income-tested weekly payment which provides additional financial support to employees on low earnings with children. WFP provides financial support for employees who have low earnings/income relative to their family size. The WFP rate payable is 60% of the difference between the average weekly family income and the relevant prescribed income limit.
To qualify for Working Family Payment a person must be in employment and working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight as defined in legislation.
The person concerned applied for WFP and the claim was disallowed on 13 November 2025 as the applicant was not working for at least 38 hours per fortnight.
The claim was reviewed by a Deciding Officer and awarded on the17 November 2025 when the person concerned met the eligibility criteria for the scheme based on new information provided. An award letter has issued to the person concerned and any arrears due have been issued from the date of receipt of the WFP claim.
I trust this clarifies the matter.