Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018
609. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress made to date regarding a case (details supplied) and the insolvency payments scheme; if this case can be brought to a conclusion in view of the time that has elapsed since the case was lodged; if she will correspond with the persons concerned and provide them with an update on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40076/18]
View answerThe Insolvency Payments Scheme operates under the Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) Act 1984, as amended. The purpose of the Insolvency Payments Scheme is to protect certain outstanding pay-related entitlements due to employees in the event of the insolvency of their employer. These include wages, holiday pay, sick pay, payment in lieu of minimum notice and certain pension contributions.
I appreciate that the case referred to is a longstanding claim under the Insolvency Payment Scheme, however I can assure you that the claim is currently under consideration. The Department is not currently in a position to make a final decision on the eligibility of the claim but will provide an update to the persons concerned as soon as possible.
I trust that this clarifies the matter for the deputy.
