Can DWP access Irish bank accounts?

Dmc

I know DWP can access details of UK bank accounts but can they access Repulic of Ireland or other overseas accounts if they suspect undeclared savings of someone claiming benefits?

worried_jim

Dmc wrote: »

I know DWP can access details of UK bank accounts but can they access Repulic of Ireland or other overseas accounts if they suspect undeclared savings of someone claiming benefits?

Let's hope so!

Dmc

I hope so too

Afraid_of_Kittens

HMRC and Ireland share data.

HMRC and DWP share data.

A discrepancy found by HMRC would be shared with the DWP.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/tax/11697816/What-does-the-taxman-know-about-you-your-finances-and-your-lifestyle.html

tomtom256

They have various powers under Social Security Legislation and access to various police agencies, like interpol, various agreements with foreign governments etc to tackle fraud.


The also have a specialist Abroad Fraud Team that have extra powers and contacts all over the world in order to tackle Social Security fraud.


As the saying goes "It's not if, it's when".

Dmc

Thank you. I was sincerely hoping that this would be the case.