Michael Healy-Rae
Question:994. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if assistance and guidance will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19695/22]
View answerTuesday, 26 April 2022
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I extend my sympathies to all employees of Roadbridge who have been affected by the decision by the Company to go into receivership and I know that this news will be very concerning for all the workers involved and their families
The Redundancy Payments Act 1967, as amended, provides for the making of payments by employers to employees in respect of redundancy. It is the employer’s responsibility to pay statutory redundancy payments to all eligible employees. If an employer is unable to pay due to financial difficulties, an application for payment from the Social Insurance Fund (SIF) under the Redundancy Payments scheme may be submitted to the Department of Social Protection (DSP).
To qualify for statutory redundancy under the Redundancy Payments Scheme, Employees would have to have been in insurable employment in Ireland for at least two years immediately prior to their employment end date.
My Department can only provide information on statutory entitlements under Irish legislation.