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Social Welfare Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

Ceisteanna (410)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

410. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the amount being deducted from weekly payment can be reduced in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7050/23]

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The person concerned is repaying an overpayment to my Department which currently stands at €37,526.98. The person is repaying this overpayment at an amount of €33 per week which is equivalent to 15% of his Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA) payment.

Following the Deputy’s representation and on the basis of the person’s circumstances, this repayment has been reduced to €10 per week. This revised repayment will take effect in the person’s next JA payment due on 21/02/2023.

I trust this clarifies the matter.

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