Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2022
598. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has expanded her scope section review in respect of persons working for and or at a broadcaster (details supplied) who were not the subject of the first review of working arrangements at the broadcaster for on-screen talent. [37178/22]
View answerMy Department has engaged with RTÉ since the broadcaster commenced a review of its contractors’ engagements in 2018, to ensure that the correct class of PRSI is being paid for workers.
In late 2020, the Employment Status Investigation Unit commenced an investigation into the employment status of RTÉ’s contractors. The Unit is examining the status of all contracted workers irrespective of their role or position within the organisation. The scale of my Department’s investigation in RTE is significant and involves retrospective analysis of the engagement of many workers. The scope of the investigation has not changed.
This investigation is separate to and independent from those conducted by Eversheads or the Revenue Commissioners.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
