Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour)
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80. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the new social welfare checks announced recently (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48407/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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A key priority for Government is to ensure that social welfare payments are available to those who are entitled to them and that fraudulent activity is vigorously prevented and combatted. A range of measures are employed by the Department to ensure that social welfare fraud and abuse is minimised and that it’s control activity is appropriately focused. The approach taken by the Department to combat fraud is frequently reviewed and is regularly adjusted to ensure it is proportionate and that it is targeted on the areas of greatest risk.