Disability Allowance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2017

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Ceisteanna (327)

Michael Ring

Ceist:

327. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision regarding disability allowance arrears; and the reason for the delay. [24232/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

The person concerned is repaying a debt he incurred while on disability allowance and supplementary welfare payments and which he owes the Department. The original debt amounted to €46,069.87 and the balance as of 18 May 2017 is €43,985.27.

My department is obliged to recoup any debt owing to it in an appropriate and timely manner. The person concerned was notified on 24 April 2017 the Department was withholding €2,000.00 of his total arrears in lieu of his debt. A cheque for the outstanding arrears due to the amount of €6,212.10 was issued to his home address on 24 April 2017.

I trust this clarifies the matter.