Insolvency Payments Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2015

Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Questions (258, 260)

Clare Daly

Question:

258. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a timeframe for the review of the insolvency payments scheme, specifically the promised review into the eligibility of former employees of companies which have been informally wound up without a liquidator or receiver to apply for payment from the scheme, in view of the fact that such a review has been promised since 2013 and no results have been forthcoming; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18623/15]

Brendan Griffin

Question:

260. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if progress has been made on the review of eligibility for the insolvency payments scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18643/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

I propose to take Questions Nos. 258 and 260 together.

My Department is continuing to review the position to establish what, if anything, can be done to progress payments to individuals in situations where employers cease trading without engaging in a formal winding-up process and who owe monies to their employees.

My Department is consulting with a range of interested parties including the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement, the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and the Revenue Commissioners to establish what, if anything can be done to progress payments to individuals in these situations. To date officials from my Department have had one formal meeting with the various parties mentioned above in connection with this issue and continue to engage with all relevant parties to try to progress the matter.

However, I am not in a position to indicate when this review will be completed.