Written answers

Thursday, 3 November 2016

Department of Social Protection

Back to Work Family Dividend Scheme Administration

Photo of Pearse DohertyPearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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92. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the process involved should a person wish to have a back to work family dividend payment made into the post office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33084/16]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As outlined in my previous response to an earlier question from the Deputy, unfortunately there is no provision for the back to work family dividend (BTWFD) scheme to be paid to customers via the post office.

It is important to note that my Department facilitates customers to have their social welfare payments made via the post office. This is subject to overall control requirements. Under my instruction, a circular was issued to staff some months ago stating that, where possible, payments at the post office should be actively encouraged as per the Programme for a Partnership Government.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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