Paul McAuliffe
Question:524. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied). [17952/22]
View answerTuesday, 5 April 2022
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Overpayments of social welfare assistance and benefit payments arise as a consequence of decisions made under the relevant sections of the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 2005 (as amended). Customers who have been overpaid social welfare have a liability to refund the overpayment as they have been in receipt of a payment to which they were not entitled. Where an overpayment is raised, the Department makes every effort to recover the amount overpaid. Recovery is sought over a period without imposing undue financial hardship on the customer. The Department will work with the customer and consider personal circumstances in determining a repayment plan.
The Department is currently reviewing the overpayment in this case. A Social Welfare Inspector will be in contact with the customer shortly.