Michael Moynihan
Question:128. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if PRSI was paid out of the early retirement farm scheme, whether this contributes to a social welfare entitlement. [55952/12]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 December 2012
128. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if PRSI was paid out of the early retirement farm scheme, whether this contributes to a social welfare entitlement. [55952/12]
View answerUnder social welfare legislation, certain payments received by way of pension are excluded from income on which PRSI is charged. As payments received under the Early Retirement Scheme are regarded as payments received by way of pension, they are not subject to PRSI and therefore do not contribute to a social welfare entitlement.