Written answers
Tuesday, 23 January 2024
Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
Social Welfare Benefits
Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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381. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on a working family payment application submitted by a person (details supplied) in September 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2430/24]
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 have at least 1 qualified child who normally resides with them. The customer must also be working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight in ongoing insurable employment.
An application from the person concerned was received on 21 November 2023, a review has been completed and the claim has been awarded from 23 November 2023.
Arrears due to the person concerned from the 23 November 2023 have issued.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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382. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on a jobseeker's application submitted by a person (details supplied) in September 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2431/24]
Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned declared that they are cohabitating with a Self-Employed Farmer. In order to determine means from their farming income, the Social Welfare Inspector will need to investigate and submit a report for consideration.
An appointment to interview both the person concerned and their partner has been arranged for this Wednesday 24/01/2024 at 1 p.m. in their Local Intreo Office. They have been advised of the information required for the interview.
As soon as the Social Welfare Inspector has completed their report the claim can be progressed.
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