Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2015
169. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding arrears due to her Department in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21320/15]
View answerThe customer has an overpayment assessed against her of €2,607.50 in respect of a period on Jobseekers Allowance from 25/08/2011 to 21/02/2012. There is an outstanding balance of €2,594.90 on this debt. The Department is empowered to deduct €28.20 per week in order to recoup this debt. If the customer believes she is unable to pay this amount she should contact her local Intreo centre to discuss the reasons why and suggestions as to how the repayment can be made.
