2091. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if he would expedite a review (details supplied) for working family payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63518/26]

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.

A renewal application was received on 10/08/2026 for the person concerned. The application was disallowed as means exceed based on the income of the person concerned and her spouse/partner's 2024 Self Employed income. Per a request for a review, the person concerned has asked that her spouse/partner's 2025 self employment income be used in her assessment.

The 2025 self employment income needs to be submitted and verified by Revenue before we can accept it for the review. If this occurs, then we can re-examine it for the person concerned.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.