Michael Healy-Rae
Question:603. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39463/23]
View answerWednesday, 20 September 2023
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The person in question has been subject to Class A PRSI since 10 September 1997 when their current employment commenced. A Deciding Officer in my Department’s Scope Section has determined that the individual is not entitled to the modified rate of PRSI for the following reasons. Firstly, in order for the modified rate of PRSI to continue on changing employments, an individual must have been on the modified rate of PRSI on the 5th April 1995. The individual referred to was not on the modified rate of PRSI on that date. In addition, there is a requirement that on changing employments there must be no break in service.The individual ceased their previous employment on 5th September 1997 and commenced their new employment on 10th September, and a break in service occurred.
The person has appealed the Scope decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.