John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 262: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of persons serving in the Defence Forces in receipt of family income supplement. [7201/10]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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Family Income Supplement (FIS) is a weekly tax-free payment available to married or unmarried employees with at least one child. It gives extra financial support to people on low pay. The circumstances surrounding an application for FIS and the payment of the supplement is a private matter between the applicant and the Department of Social and Family Affairs. My Department would not be aware, therefore, if members of the Permanent Defence Force are in receipt.