Social Welfare Overpayments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 January 2014

Thursday, 16 January 2014

Questions (170)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding determination in respect of alleged overpayment of one-parent family allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 whose case was determined by way of oral hearing of which the applicant was not aware and did not attend; if a further hearing will be arranged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2157/14]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned did not attend a scheduled oral hearing relating to an appeal against a decision of an overpayment of one-parent family payment for the period 12 June 2008 to 31 December 2008. It is open to the person concerned to contact the Social Welfare Appeals Office to seek a further hearing in relation to this matter.