Social Welfare Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2015

Tuesday, 17 November 2015

Questions (113)

Clare Daly

Question:

113. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason a person, who is certified sick on a Gateway scheme for a week, has their income deducted by €80; and the lawful basis for same. [40246/15]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

My Department is currently making inquiries regarding this matter and I will get back to the Deputy directly regarding this.