There is a commitment in the programme for Government, on page 135, to roll out a new working family payment to support low-income families. There has been very little talk of it since the general election, when it was a key pillar of the campaign. There seemed to be a lot of information given and it was indicated that the payment would be rolled out in 2018 at a cost of €60 million. There was a public consultation process which only finished at the end of March. There has been very little information since then. Can the Taoiseach commit to the roll-out of the new working family payment in 2018? Is it intended to use the payment as a replacement for the family income supplement, FIS? Can the Taoiseach indicate clearly what stage of the process this measure has reached?

The Cabinet committee on social infrastructure considered this yesterday. The working family payment is a priority for the Government. It will have benefits for many working families over and above what is there at present. I will advise the Deputy as to the intended dates for further progress.