Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 July 2026
210. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive a response regarding an overpayment from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50077/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraCustomers who have been overpaid social welfare have a liability to refund the overpayment as they have been in receipt of a payment to which they were not entitled. Overpayments of social welfare assistance and benefit payments arise as a consequence of decisions made under the relevant sections of the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 2005 (as amended).
An officer in the central debt unit of my department has been in contact with the customer referred to by the Deputy in respect of the overpayment and the options for repayment.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy
