John Lahart
Question:348. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51863/23]
View answerTuesday, 28 November 2023
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The person concerned was sent a Natural Justice letter on 18/9/23, advising that during the period 1/7/23 to 5/9/23, it had come to the departments attention that they had commenced work.
There was no reply to the letter dated 5/9/23 and the Deciding Officer submitted a revised decision and assessed an Overpayment on 28/9/23, .
An overpayment letter issued advising of the reason and breakdown of the overpayment which totaled €140.00 to the person concerned on 20/10/23. A reduced deduction of €10 per week was proposed to recover the outstanding Debt, this recovery process is due to commence on or after 13/11/23.
As the Person Concerned is still working casually his personal rate will continue to be reduced by €5 for every day declared as employed as per his means assessment, this is in addition to the overpayment deduction.