Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 February 2014
101. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of rent allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6095/14]
View answer102. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of one parent family allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if it is recognised that deductions in respect of previous alleged overpayment are causing severe hardship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6096/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 102 together.
The correct level of rent supplement in the case of the person concerned is €731.30 per calendar month. A deduction of €50.00 per calendar month is being made by the person concerned in respect of an outstanding overpayment, resulting in a net payment of €681.30 per calendar month. The correct level of one parent family payment in the case of the person concerned is €257.60 per week. The person concerned pleaded guilty at a Court hearing in 2011 to three sample charges of social welfare fraud and agreed to repay the fraud by way of a €70.00 per week deduction from her aforementioned payment. The person concerned can contact the offices administering her claims should she wish to enquire into restructuring her recovery plan.
