Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2015
199. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 41 of 14 January 2015, if a decision has been made; if so, when the decision was made; and the nature of the decision. [6946/15]
View answerAs detailed in my previous reply, a decision on the insurability of employment was sought on 4th December 2014 by a number of workers formerly employed on the site referred to by the Deputy.
As part of the process of making a decision on the insurability of an employment, it is normal practice that a Social Welfare Inspector comprehensively interviews both the worker(s) and an appropriate representative of the employer about the nature of the employment and that statements are taken separately from both parties.
In the case of all the workers concerned, this has been completed. The employer and their representatives were visited on 31st January 2015 and interviewed about the matter. In addition, a comprehensive inspection of all relevant site and other records was undertaken.
The investigators report is finalised and has been referred for a determination on the insurability of employment(s). The Deputy can be assured that the matter will continue to receive immediate attention.
