Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 November 2015
81. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will review the issue of social welfare repayments for a family (details supplied) in County Kildare who are under severe financial pressure and cannot afford to repay at the current rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38871/15]
View answerThe person referred to has been repaying a substantial overpayment for a number of years. She is currently repaying by way of deduction from her weekly social welfare payment.
On foot of recent evidence received regarding her circumstances, the Department has agreed to accept a lower rate of repayment by way of weekly deduction. This will be communicated directly to the person concerned.
