Departmental Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2015

Tuesday, 3 February 2015

Ceisteanna (206)

Mattie McGrath

Ceist:

206. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status, for social welfare purposes, of ESB meter readers; if they are considered self-employed or sub-contractors by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4787/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

This matter is the subject of ongoing investigation in my Department.

It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the likely outcome of these investigations at this stage.

Question No. 207 withdrawn.