138. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a parliamentary question reply can be accepted as a reply from a person (details supplied) in County Limerick in respect of an application under the disability allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4327/16]

I confirm that on receipt of your question, the Department contacted the person in question to discuss the repayment of the debt. The repayment schedule has been agreed and will commence shortly.