Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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168. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if family income supplement payment of a person (details supplied) will automatically be reviewed when they lose their lone parent allowance in July; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23122/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Family Income Supplement (FIS) payment is designed to provide cash income for employees with families who are on low earnings. Once the level of FIS payment is determined, it continues to be payable at that rate for a period of 52 weeks, provided that the person remains in full-time employment. However, the rate of payment will not change if there is an increase or decrease in the recipient's income during that period.

The person concerned had their FIS payment renewed with effect from 9 May 2013 for 52 weeks. Their entitlement will be re-examined from the expiry date of this 52 week period in light of their circumstances at that time.