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Social Insurance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2012

Tuesday, 18 December 2012

Ceisteanna (326)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

326. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is the case that Class B, C and D PRSI contributions have retained their PRSI allowance despite budgetary changes to other classes; if so the basis for this; and the revenue that would accrue if the allowance were abolished for all employees. [56377/12]

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The Employee’s PRSI free allowance of €127 per week (for those paying PRSI Class A, E and H) and €26 per week (for those paying PRSI Class B, C, and D) will be abolished with effect from 1 January 2013. The abolition of the allowance for all classes of contributors ensures equity of treatment of employees across all sectors of the economy.

The abolition of the PRSI free allowance for all classes of contributors will increase income to the Social Insurance Fund by an additional €265m in 2013 and €289m in a full year.

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