Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 February 2012

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Ceisteanna (105)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

106 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reasons for occurrence of an alleged overpayment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5740/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

The person concerned was overpaid rent supplement in respect of the period from 1 August 2008 to 31 July 2009. The overpayment arose when her means were revised retrospectively to take account of her increased household income.