Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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1007.To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the maximum amount a person (details supplied) is entitled to earn without affecting their working family payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[35545/24]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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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 one qualified child who normally resides with them and be working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight in ongoing insurable employment.

WFP for the person concerned was awarded from 2 May 2024 based on an income assessment at the time of application. Once WFP is awarded, the weekly rate of payment remains the same for 52 weeks while the customer continues in qualifying employment, working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight.

An increase in earnings will not impact their rate of payment but will be considered if a renewal application is received in 2025.

WFP Renewal customers are invited to reapply in advance of the renewal date giving applicants an opportunity to apply, source relevant information and the rate of payment is assessed on their income at this date.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.