Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2005
347 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of overpayments her Department has had in the past five years; the number which have been recovered; if in any case there has been an overpayment that could not be collected; and if so, the reason therefor. [16087/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe level of resources that would need to be diverted to compile the information sought by the Deputy for the period in question would not be justified having regard to the number of financial transactions executed by my Department across payroll and other areas. It is a matter of firm policy in my Department to seek recovery in all cases of overpayment and, while mindful of the right of privacy of an individual, I would be prepared to have my officials furnish the details of any case that the Deputy might have in mind.
