Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Select Committee on Social Protection

Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Revised)

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The working family payment is actually under the children programme. It is a very successful scheme. It helps to top up the income for the low-paid. It has not actually increased. Yet, as I said, it is a very important scheme. We continue to provide that support, which is important. It is very good in terms of combating poverty.

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