Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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39. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason there is no option given on the application form for the family income supplement to have payment paid via the post office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25468/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I would like to outline to the Deputy that the Family Income Supplement (FIS) payment is a weekly payment for families at work on low pay. As the Family Income Supplement is an in-work payment the department considers that payment through an account in a financial institution better facilitates those who are in work.

I can confirm to the Deputy that the option for payment of FIS through the post office network has not been included on the application form for that scheme since before 2007.