Mattie McGrath
Question:161. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Tús scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23464/13]
View answerThursday, 16 May 2013
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In 2013, the Employee’s PRSI-Free Allowance of €127 per week was abolished for all workers. Participants on work placement and similar schemes earning €352 or more per week are now subject to PRSI at a rate of 4%. Employment on Tús is insurable under the Social Welfare Acts for all social welfare benefits and pensions. Tús participants are insured at Class A8/A9 PRSI, which gives them a paid contribution for each week, as with other Class A workers. The Budget changes which apply to PRSI have impacted on all employees who are paying an A class PRSI contribution, including those on Tús.
Question No. 162 withdrawn.