Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Questions (664)

John Lyons

Question:

680 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to any building societies or retail banks who do not accept mortgage interest supplement cheques from her Department; if her attention has been drawn to any mortgage interest supplement recipients being unable to lodge their cheque with any building society or retail bank; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19350/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

I am unaware of any difficulties in relation to the issues raised by the Deputy. Any person experiencing difficulty with the acceptance of cheque payments under the mortgage interest supplement scheme with their building society or retail bank should contact the Department.

Question No. 681 answered with Question No. 608.