Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2022
303. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress made in attempting to have funds recovered following the transfer to an incorrect account in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21832/22]
View answerAn Illness Benefit claim from the person concerned was awarded on the 14th February 2022 and an arrears payment issued to her on this date. The person concerned subsequently informed us that she had provided incorrect bank details on her application form, and as such the arrears payment had issued to the incorrect bank account.
My department's accounts section has contacted the bank to request that the payment is returned to us. Once this payment has been returned, the payment can be reissued to the person concerned.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
