Ireland's Department of Social Protection reports €115.7m in social welfare overpayments, with 78,714 customers owing repayments.
In 2023, Ireland's Department of Social Protection reported €115.7m in social welfare overpayments, with €87.3m recovered and 78,714 customers owing repayments. Reasons for overpayments included errors, bogus claims, and benefits paid after beneficiary's death. Six people received over €200k in unauthorized benefits. The department stressed that overpaid individuals are liable to repay the full amount.
August 22, 2024
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