Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2017
433. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Social Protection when the results of the consultation process into the impact of bogus self employment arrangements will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10175/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn interdepartmental working group, comprising officials from the Department of Social Protection, Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners, has been examining the issue of disguised employment.
To inform the work of the group, a public consultation on the use of intermediary-type structures and self-employment arrangements, was undertaken in 2016. The consultation received 23 submissions from interested parties on possible measures to address the potential loss to the Exchequer under arrangements (i) where an individual, who would otherwise be an employee, establishes a company to provide his or her services, and (ii) where an individual, who is dependent on, and under the control of, a single employer in the same manner as an employee, is classified as self-employed.
The working group is finalising its report on the consultation, which I and my colleague the Minister for Finance will then consider for further action.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
