Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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526. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) was eligible for an alternative payment at the same time an alleged overpayment accrued under the family income supplement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10170/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As the customer was in full time remunerative employment, there would have been no entitlement to other income supports.

However, having reviewed the matter, my department has decided to cancel the overpayment, as the person concerned could not reasonably be expected to have known that she was being overpaid.

The person concerned will be notified in writing of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.