Social Welfare Overpayments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2018

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Questions (632)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

632. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6944/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Deputy Finian McGrath)

The person concerned appealed a decision by my Department to raise an overpayment in her case. The appeal was heard by the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office and the person concerned was successful in her appeal. My Department is working to give effect to the decision of the Appeals Office and expects to be in a position to contact the person concerned with full details shortly.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.