Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005
272 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the outcome of the review of exemptions to PRSI granted to Gama workers according to replies to previous parliamentary questions; the social welfare payments which have been awarded in Turkey on behalf of these workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15193/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs previously advised, applications for exemption certificates from the company were examined to ensure the qualifying conditions were met. A declaration was obtained from the company that the employees continued to be subject to social insurance in their home country. A request has issued to the relevant social insurance authority to confirm that social insurance contributions were paid in respect of several of the workers concerned, and a reply is awaited.
Entitlement to benefits for the employees in question is a matter for the overseas social insurance authority. Information is not available to my Department regarding the benefits paid, if any, to the individuals concerned.
273 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of exemptions from PRSI which have been granted annually to foreign workers who have been here for fewer than 52 weeks; the countries they have come from; and the companies or persons they have worked for, for each year since 1998 to date. [15194/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information sought by the Deputy involves an amount of detail, and I am arranging for it to be forwarded to her at the earliest possible date.
