Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 April 2026
603. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the total number of successful applications made for support under the working family payment for each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27954/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraWorking Family Payment is a weekly in-work support which provides an income support for employees on low earnings who have at least one child. 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 one qualified child who normally resides with them.
Please see below table with the breakdown of Working Family Payment claims in payment for the years 2024, 2025 and 2026.
|
WFP Awarded Claims |
Total |
|
2024 |
46,565 |
|
2025 |
51,323 |
|
2026 (End of March) |
54,273 |
