Treasury Minister apologises for benefits delay

Thu, 05 Dec 2019

The Treasury Minister has confirmed that around 70% of customers affected by a delay in benefits payments have already received their money.

A solution was identified which has enabled the majority of payments to be made successfully this afternoon.

All outstanding payments should be credited by lunchtime tomorrow.

Any customers who have not received their payments and are still in need of assistance are urged to contact Social Security by calling 686415.

Anyone who has suffered any financial penalties connected to this matter should also contact Social Security.

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK said: ‘I wish to apologise for the inconvenience this matter will have undoubtedly caused those affected. Payment processing will continue from first thing tomorrow morning and should be resolved by lunchtime.’