Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 November 2017
240. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a back payment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49593/17]
View answerThis gentleman has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 18 November 2015.
Arrears of payment due for the period 18 November 2015 to 9 August 2016 issued to his home address by cheque on 3 November 2016 less an outstanding debt to the department. The outstanding debt relates to an overpayment of Jobseekers Allowance. My department is obliged to recoup any debt to it in an appropriate and timely manner and this includes the setting off of arrears due against the debt.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
