Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour)
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Question 294: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if any existing circumstances exist for the return of PRSI contributions in respect of claims made regarding maternity benefit which fall outside the formal four year limitation period introduced in January 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15733/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The provision in relation to the four year limit on the return of PRSI contributions was introduced in the Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Act 2009 and has been in effect since 1 January 2010. There are no provisions for the any exceptions to this time limit.

The time limit governing the refund of PRSI contributions is in line with the arrangements of the Revenue Commissioners governing the refund of tax.