Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 307: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if workers brought here from a non-European country for the purpose of employment in the construction industry, as widely reported in respect of a recent case (details supplied) are liable for social insurance and, if so, the entitlements these payments give such workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11701/05]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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Exemption from payment of social insurance employment contributions for a period not exceeding 52 weeks can be granted in respect of the temporary employment of persons who are not ordinarily resident in the State. Such exemptions are subject to the employee in question having a valid work permit and confirmation by the employer that social insurance contributions are paid in their home country. The arrangements are on similar lines to arrangements which apply under EU regulation on social security for migrant workers.

Employees granted exemptions have no entitlement to social insurance benefits in this country during the period of the exemption. Should an employee continue to work here after the period of the exemption, PRSI contributions are payable in the normal manner through the Revenue system.