539. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a working family payment application by a person in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43243/24]

Working Family Payment (WFP), formerly Family Income Supplement, 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 and be working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight in ongoing insurable employment.

The WFP renewal claim for the person concerned was due from 26th September 2024. The renewal claim was submitted online on the 8th of October 2024. A request for further information issued to the person concerned the following day the 9th of October 2024. When the requested information is received, a deciding officer will review the claim and the person concerned will be advised in writing of the claim decision and, if awarded, any payments owed will be issued as arrears to their nominated bank account.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.