Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2015
7. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be reviewed; if a full statement of the way the overpayment occurred will be set out in the reply; if deductions from benefit will cease, as the review is being undertaken; and if her Department will immediately engage with the person to resolve matters. [35207/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing a review of his entitlement, it was established that the person concerned had means not previously disclosed to this department. These means are derived from his spouse’s employment. On 4 September 2014, a deciding officer, decided that the person concerned had a reduced entitled to disability allowance from 23 March 2011 to 2 July 2013, because of the means from his spouse’s employment. This resulted in an overpayment.
If the person concerned wishes to reduce their repayment, they should forward an income and expenditure sheet. On receipt of this information, a deciding officer will review the current recovery amount.
