Employment Rights

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 May 2012

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Ceisteanna (208)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

288 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection when it is expected that payments will be issued to employees of a company (details supplied) in respect of their claims awarded by the Rights Commissioner under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 following a hearing by the commissioner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23807/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

In February 2012 on line claims were received from the Receiver, on behalf of 40 former employees of the firm to which the Deputy refers. These claims were in respect of Rights Commissioners Awards under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. These claims were processed by my Department on 24 April 2012 and payment issued to the Receiver on 4 May 2012.