Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017
1805. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the grounds upon which overpayment has been registered against a person (details supplied); if same can be reviewed with particular reference to entitlement to alternative payment during the same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37373/17]
View answerThe person concerned was in receipt of a One Parent Family (OPF) payment from 4 November 2010 until 26 April 2017.
Following an investigation into undeclared means relating to employment, her one OPF claim was discontinued in accordance with Departmental legislation and procedures. An overpayment of €20,664.44 was raised relating to the period 2 July 2015 to 26 April 2017 and a notification letter issued to her dated 6 September 2017.
The person concerned was informed of her right to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
