Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
1108. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of claims that have been made to her Department in respect of job clubs staff for enhanced redundancy payments; the number of those awards paid; the number that remain unpaid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39433/21]
View answerSince 2013, 11 Job Clubs did not enter into a new contract and 4 of these Job Clubs made enquiries to my Department in respect of redundancy. Claims for enhanced redundancy are a matter for employers.
The Job Club contracts are contracts for service, and they are negotiated and agreed separately with each contracting body. The contracting body as per the terms of the contract is responsible for all matters related to the employment and remuneration of its staff. My Department has no role in this regard and is not party to any contracts of employment.
Where a company / employer is unable to pay statutory redundancy to employees it is open to them to avail of my Department’s redundancy and insolvency payments’ scheme.
