Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023
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]
View answerThe 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.
