Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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498. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of members of the Defence Forces who applied for the working family payment; the number who claimed the working family payment, in 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29875/24]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children which supports people in low paid employment. Working Family Payment is designed to prevent in-work poverty for low paid workers with child dependents, and to offer a financial incentive to take up employment.

Once awarded, WFP is payable for 52 weeks. At the end of the 52-week period, a customer must reapply (renew) to determine ongoing eligibility.

The number of applications pertaining to certain employers is not readily available.