Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 January 2019
252. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has issued in relation to a self-employment insurability appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2147/19]
View answerScope section in my Department was requested to investigate the class S contributions from 2001 to 2017 on the record of the person referred to by the Deputy.
The class S contributions were returned under her spouse’s personal public service number (PPSN).
A social welfare inspector interviewed the person in November 2018 and she was asked if she wished to be considered for partnership status as she has worked with her spouse for a number of years. The person indicated that she wished to consult her accountant on the matter.
I am advised that the accountant spoke to the social welfare inspector at the end of November and is to provide further information. Once that is provided the inspector will prepare a report for Scope section and a determination can be made in this case.
I hope that clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
