Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 July 2016
142. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on the possibility of a refund to a person (details supplied) under the state pension (contributory) scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19981/16]
View answerSection 34 of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 provides for the return, subject to any conditions, restrictions and deductions specified in the regulations, of any sums paid in error by means of employment, self-employment, voluntary or optional PRSI contributions.
In the case referred to by the Deputy, PRSI contributions were deducted appropriately and consequently there is no basis for a refund.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
