Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2015
41. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the date by which the scope section of her Department plan to complete its investigation into allegations regarding the Kishoge site in Lucan, County Dublin. [49619/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is a function of my Department to give decisions on the insurability of employment in accordance with the relevant legislation. A decision on the insurability of employment has been recently sought by a number of workers formerly employed on the site referred by the Deputy. As part of the process of making such a decision, it is normal practice that a Social Welfare Inspector comprehensively interviews both the worker(s) and an appropriate representative of the employer separately about the nature of the employment and statements are taken from both parties.
In the case of all the workers concerned, this process has been completed and the file is currently with the relevant investigators to interview the employer. Once the interviews are completed, the file will be forwarded to Scope Section for decision. The Deputy can be assured that the matter is receiving prompt attention.
