Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 March 2012
204 Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers who have been classified at the incorrect rates for PRSI and superannuation contributions by his Department; and the date on which the misclassification error was first identified in his Department. [14056/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn a small number of cases, teachers have been placed in the incorrect class of PRSI. These situations are comparatively rare and have tended to come to light at the point of retirement. In 1,200 cases of retirements of teachers examined recently 3 cases were identified where teachers were on the incorrect rate of PRSI. The approach of my Department is to rectify individual cases as they arise. Staff of my Department are liaising with staff from the Department of Social Protection on this issue to ensure that the matter is rectified and any outstanding amount refunded to the teacher with the minimum amount of disruption.
