Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 May 2024
192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether family income supplement might be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20120/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraWorking 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 WFP, a family's income must be below a prescribed limit which varies in accordance with the number of qualified children. All family and household income is assessable for WFP and includes an applicant's and their spouse/partner's average net weekly assessable earnings from employment plus any other income such as other social welfare payments or income from self-employment.
To qualify for Working Family Payment, the applicant or the applicant and their spouse, partner or cohabitant must be in employment working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight as defined in legislation.
According to our records, the person concerned has not applied for WFP. An entitlement to WFP cannot be determined until a completed application is received by the Department.
The easiest and fastest way for customers to make an application for Working Family Payment is online via mywelfare.ie.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
