Overpaid former TDs owe €42k to pension scheme

Former politicians owe the State €42,300 as a result of overpayments to pensions.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2016 - 01:00

Sean McCarthaigh

The latest annual report of the Houses of the Oireachtas pension scheme show over €28,000 in overpayments was paid back last year by ex-TDs and senators.

The Oireachtas also confirmed it has written off a balance of almost €10,000, still owing from the estate of a deceased politician.

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