John Kelly (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Having read the explanatory memorandum, there are a few suggestions I would like to make. Giving the Department of Social Protection more powers to recover overpayments is a good idea, but I have seen situations during the years where the overpayment has not been the person's fault. I know of a case involving a couple who came home from Cyprus to look after a elderly person. They have declared all of their assets, income and savings.