873. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the application for the working family payment for persons (details supplied). [1074/25]

Working Family Payment (WFP) is an income-tested weekly payment which provides additional financial support to employees on low earnings with children. WFP provides financial support for employees who have low earnings/income relative to their family size. The WFP rate payable is 60% of the difference between the average weekly family income and the relevant prescribed income limit.

In order to qualify for WFP, a family's income must be below a prescribed limit which varies in accordance with the number of qualified children. All family and household income is assessable for WFP and includes an applicant's and their spouse/partner's average net weekly assessable earnings from employment plus any other income such as other social welfare payments, income from self-employment, etc.

To qualify for Working Family Payment the applicant or the applicant and their spouse, partner or cohabitant must be in employment working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight as defined in legislation.

An application from the person concerned was received on 10 October 2024, further documentation was requested and provided, the claim has been awarded from 17 October 2024.

Arrears due to the person concerned from the 17 October 2024 have issued.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy