Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
34. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 33 of 8 September 2022, the progress that has been made on the review of the eligibility for the insolvency payment scheme to date; the anticipated timeframe in finding a solution to this long-running saga; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1273/23]
View answerThe insolvency payments scheme operates under the Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) Act 1984 which transposed EU Directive 80/987, since superseded by Directive 2008/94.
The Department is working on developing an agreed and workable solution which will fully transpose Article 2(1)(b) of the Directive, in collaboration with relevant Departments and agencies. Once a solution is agreed, it will be implemented through the Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill. It will comprehensively review and update the legislation governing the protection of employees during their employer’s insolvency.
The necessary policy work is ongoing with other relevant Government departments and agencies. This draft new law is expected to be published in 2023.
