Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The facts speak for themselves. A person with one child who works 19 hours per week at the minimum wage will receive approximately €165 in wages and another €230 per week from my Department between family income supplement and the back to work family dividend. This will bring the person’s income up to €400 compared to a lone parent with one child who will receive approximately €219 per week, comprising €188.95 in personal rate and €29.80 in the weekly qualified child increase. There is a very big difference between the two figures and the gain for the person going to work is very significant and would not be subject to taxation.

The Deputy's question was on rent supplement so I apologise if that is the question I will answer.

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