Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013
465. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection the total control savings under each scheme in 2012; the corresponding target figure for 2012 and 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4433/13]
View answerControl savings are an estimate of the value of the various control activities across the schemes in payment. They represent an estimate of the value of prevented expenditure on fraudulent claims over a future period. Control savings refer to future expenditure that would have been incurred but for this control work. Without this control work the social welfare expenditure would over time increase by this amount. Control savings are used as a performance indicator for year-on-year activities. In 2012, the overall control savings target was €645 million. The 2012 outturn of control savings is currently being finalised and will be available shortly. Further details will be provided to the Deputy when the figures are finalised. There is a commitment to increase savings from control activity by €40m in 2013.
