Departmental Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2014

Tuesday, 30 September 2014

Questions (140)

Michael Colreavy

Question:

140. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason the ESB continues to treat meter readers as self-employed, with all the consequent loss of employment rights despite its loss in a High Court appeal on the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36601/14]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

This matter is the subject of ongoing investigation in my Department. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the likely outcome of these investigations at this stage.

Question No. 141 withdrawn.