Welfare database is not a PPARS-style fiasco

I REFER to the articles in the Irish Examiner headlined ‘Identity fraud: personal ID system is open to abuse’ and “When e is for error”, in addition to the editorial entitled ‘Department brought this one on itself’ (Irish Examiner August 21).

The statements relating to the ‘shortcomings’ of the system are incorrect and have been corrected publicly in the context of the response by this Department (Social and Family Affairs ) to the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) report referred to by your reporter.

I would draw your attention in particular to the following points: