Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2026
759. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the refusal of an application for the working family payment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34753/26]
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.
An application for WFP was received from the person concerned on 3 November 2025, which was awarded from 6 November 2025. This claim was subsequently disallowed on 24 March 2026 as the person concerned was not deemed to be working the required minimum number of hours (38) per fortnight to maintain their eligibility for the scheme.
On the 7 May 2026 the person concerned submitted a new application for WFP, which was awarded from this date as the eligibility requirements for the scheme have now been met.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
