Seanad debates

Tuesday, 25 March 2003

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed).

 

The other issue referred to by the Senator was that of probate and people's estates. The Department's view is that it is not the relative, but rather the estate, that would be involved in a repayment to the Department through probate. Naturally, people will see the estate as their own and I appreciate that. However, there has been a huge change in recent years in dealing with these issues. I think the Department can be sensitive to particular circumstances on repayments. If there is a difficulty, the Department can address those issues confidentially with people.

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