Social welfare Ireland: Full list of people who can claim €400 lump sum for workers next month

Thousands of working families will see a €400 one-off lump sum paid out in the coming weeks - here's everything you need to know about who is eligible for the bonus

Thousands of workers are set for a lump sum in the coming weeks.

Budget 2025 was announced earlier this week and the government rolled out a cost of living package including a number of bonus payments.

Recipients of Working Family Payment will be receiving a €400 lump sum in November.

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Here's everything you need to know about the payment and how to apply.

What is Working Family Payment?

Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children. It supports people who are on low pay. WFP used to be called Family Income Supplement (FIS).

You must be an employee to get WFP. You cannot get it if you are self-employed only.

You must have at least one child who normally lives with you or who you support financially. Your child must be under 18 (or between 18 and 22 if they are in full-time day education).

Who gets Working Family Payment?

You can get a weekly tax-free WFP payment if you are an employee and:

• Work 38 or more hours per fortnight (in any combination of hours). You can combine your weekly hours with your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant's hours to meet this condition. You cannot use time spent in self-employment (or on Community Employment, Tús, JobBridge or the Rural Social Scheme) to meet this condition.
• Your job is likely to last at least 3 months
• You have at least one child who normally lives with you
• You earn less than the WFP income limit set for your family size

You must pay tax and PRSI in Ireland. Under EU regulations, you may be able to claim WFP if your children are living abroad and are dependent on you.

WFP is paid for one year (52 weeks), as long as you meet the conditions. It does not change if your earnings from work go up or down during that year. After 52 weeks, you can apply again for WFP.

How much is the Working Family Payment?

The Department of Social Protection will assess your household income in a means test. It compares your total income to the WFP income limit for your family size.

If you earn less than the WFP income limit, you may get WFP.

Your WFP will be 60% of the difference between the WFP income limit for your family size and your assessable income. The combined income of a couple (who are married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting) is taken into account when calculating assessable income.

How to apply

To apply, fill in an application form for Working Family Payment (pdf). You can get a copy of this form in your Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office.

You can apply for the Working Family Payment online at MyWelfare.ie if you have a MyGovID verified account.

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