Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2012
209 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he retains a record of employment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9141/12]
View answerPrior to 1 April 1974 an insurable income limit was laid down by the then Department of Social Welfare and if an individuals earnings exceeded these limits a Social Welfare contribution was not payable by the employee. From 1 January 1973 the earnings of the person mentioned were in excess of the insurable limit of £1,600 and therefore she was not liable to pay a social welfare contribution. My Department has confirmed from our records that a Health Contribution was deducted from the remuneration of the person referred to by the Deputy during the period in question.
