asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will make a statement in regard to the PRSI deductions of workers at a company (details supplied) in County Laois, at the time of its closure; and if all the requisite contributions were paid to his Department.
Written Answers. - PRSI Deductions.
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The firm in question went into voluntary liquidation on 12 November 1980. The liquidation has not yet been completed.
All PRSI contributions due to 5 July 1980 have been paid. Recovery of the contributions due for the period 6 July 1980 to the date of the liquidation is being pursued by the Collector-General of Revenue and the amount of these contributions will rank as preferential, under the Companies Act 1963, in the distribution of the assets.
A sum of £347.20 representing contributions due for the one former employee in respect of the period 12 June 1978 to 5 April 1979 is also outstanding and a claim has been made accordingly on the liquidator. No preference will attach to this sum.