Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

As was the case last night I wish the Minister to reaffirm her commitment that those who claim funds inadvertently would not be adversely affected. I refer, for example, to a claim for a lone parent's allowance of €250 rather than a family income supplement of €200. If it was an inadvertent act on the part of the claimant then the remittance would only be the difference between the two rather than the entire amount. That is all I have to say on the matter. I hope the Minister can reaffirm, as she did last night, that it is the case. I do not seek that the section would be deleted, as insinuated yesterday.

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