Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly in-work support which provides an income top-up for employees on low earnings with children.  To qualify for Working Family Payment, the customer must be working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight in ongoing insurable employment and have at least one qualified child who normally resides with them.

WFP for the person concerned was due for renewal from 9th March 2023. We received an application and this was examined by a deciding officer. Further information was requested from the person concerned. All requested information was received by the department on 27th March 2023, and the claim was awarded at a rate of €87.00 per week effective from 9th March 2023 to 6th March 2024.  The person concerned has been advised in writing of their award and arrears have issued to their nominated bank account.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.