Written answers

Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Department of Social Protection

Social Welfare Fraud Investigations

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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407. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the follow up there has been on a case of reported alleged social welfare fraud since the report was first submitted (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8199/14]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Department of Social Protection is committed to ensuring that social welfare payments are available to those who are entitled to them and that abuse of the system is prevented and dealt with effectively when detected.

It is the policy of the Department to examine all reports of possible fraud and abuse concerning the Department's schemes.

However under the Data Protection Act, information regarding action taken on specific reports cannot be provided.

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