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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: I welcome the representatives of Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk to discuss matters of concern to them regarding the Department's policies under discussion. I thank them for appearing before us and apologise for the long wait. However, it is hoped our discussion with the departmental officials has provided them with an insight into the Department's policies in this area. Before we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: When we were examining this issue, Deputy Butler suggested the delegates would have some insight into it. We very much welcome the delegation's contribution because it is good to receive a briefing on how people are affected on the ground.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: We will take questions and give Mr. Matthews a further opportunity to elaborate on the points he is making. This committee does not formulate legislation but we, as Oireachtas Members, have an input into its scrutiny. It is possible to introduce Private Members' legislation. Legislation generally comes from Departments. One reason for this meeting is to highlight the issues that arise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: By way of explanation, the reason the Senators left earlier is that they had to attend a vote.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: There seems to be mobile telephone interference. Whoever it belongs to might move it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Our guests heard the departmental officials. The Social Insurance Fund report has been published and is available online. If physical copies are required, we could point our guests in the right direction. The report states that it would take a contribution of 15% to 16% to get the State pension and other benefits. How do our guests feel about self-employed people being required to pay...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: I appreciate that, but-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: That is exactly the point that needs to be made. The 4% gives one entitlements to the State pension, but one would need to pay the additional contributions outlined by departmental officials to receive jobseeker's benefit and other benefits. How does the group feel about doing so?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: As an employer, Mr. Cassidy pays a contribution for his employees.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Would he be willing to pay the employer's and the employee's contributions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: The employee's overall contribution comprises the employer's contribution and the employee's contribution. Our guests are suggesting that they only make the 4% contribution yet receive all of the entitlements.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Could they clarify?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: We had a meeting concerning social insurance and a presentation about the KPMG report. That was one of the issues raised by Deputies and Senators. The 17% figure arises as the fund has a shortfall of approximately €1.5 billion this year and will have a shortfall of €3 billion in four years. There will be a major shortfall in years to come if nothing is done. The 17% figure...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: That applies to the population in general and there are issues concerning how people are dealt with when they interact with the Department of Social Protection. There is a need to make the process more user-friendly so that the information can be available to people and so on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Entitlements for Self-Employed: Discussion with Self-Employed Alliance Dundalk (3 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank the witnesses. It is very helpful to speak to individuals affected by the issue we are discussing. I assure the delegation that the issue is constantly being raised at the committee by Deputies and Senators, and it has been discussed in recent weeks. We will continue to do this. The committee does not bring forward legislation but we can raise the issue when legislation is...

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Is Deputy Stanton sharing his time?

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: I understand Deputy Conway is sharing time with Deputy Seán Kenny and I advise that they will not have the full time slot to make their contributions as we will have to move on to the next business.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Guarantee Scheme (4 Oct 2012)

Joanna Tuffy: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on all moneys repaid to the State by the banks (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42472/12]