Departmental Policies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2022

Thursday, 6 October 2022

Questions (121)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

121. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to a series of Parliamentary Questions (details supplied) in respect of the commencement of the sick leave scheme, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that much preparatory work must be done by payroll software developers in order for their clients to be complaint with the Revenue Commissioners in advance of 1 January 2023; and if he will direct his officials to expedite their work in this regard. [49393/22]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment

It has recently been announced that the Sick Leave Act 2022 will commence on 1 January 2023.

The Act introduces an important new employment right that all workers will have, and is building on our work to date to make work pay and improve terms and conditions for workers.

Regulations to give effect to the commencement date and rate of statutory sick pay are currently being drafted. I assure you that finalising these regulations is a priority for the Department.

As previously advised, I acknowledge the important role payroll software developers have in this context. Officials from my Department will engage further with their representatives in the near future.