Maurice Quinlivan
Question:1183. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address a payment arrears matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39613/22]
View answerTuesday, 26 July 2022
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Invalidity Pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and for no other reason and who satisfy the contribution conditions. A person must not engage in paid employment while in receipt of IP.
The person in question was in receipt of IP from 16 April 1981. During an interview with a social welfare inspector on 21 May 2021 the person in question stated that he was engaged in employment for 10 hours per week since 01 January 2017. His IP claim was terminated effective from 24 June 2021 and an overpayment assessed against him for period of employment from 05 January 2017 to 23 June 2021. The person in question requested a review of this decision and the deciding officer (DO) having reviewed his case decided that the overpayment stands. Notification of the outcome of the review issued to the person in question on 04 May 2022 informing him of no change to the original decision and also notifying him of his right of appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. To date no appeal request has been received.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.