Enterprise Minister Confirms He Was Overpaid

The Longford Westmeath TD says he's completed his repayments.

The Enterprise Minister is confirming he is one of those at cabinet who was overpaid following an pension deductions error.

It comes after revelations that over 30 ministers, past and present, were overpaid following a miscalculation by the National Shared Services Office.

Minister Peter Burke, who says he has fully repaid what he owed, insists those who are yet to repay the money, which reportedly includes the Housing Minister, and the Minister for Arts, will do so once they are "sure of the figures."

The Longford Westmeath TD says those who don't pay up will lose their pension:

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