Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018
1070. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the report into seasonal workers in County Donegal will be published and made available in view of the fact that two budgets have passed since a commitment was made to examine barriers facing seasonal workers accessing social welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45132/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has prepared a report on jobseekers benefit scheme duration and seasonal and part-time workers who have subsidiary employment. It also examines the daily earnings limit of €12.70 that currently applies to employment classed as subsidiary. I am considering the report prepared by my Department and I intend to submit it to the Joint Oireachtas Committee shortly.
The Deputy is aware that I recently met with a representative group of workers from the Donegal area who are currently engaging with officials in my Department.
