Written answers

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Department of Social Protection

Employment Rights Issues

Photo of Séamus HealySéamus Healy (Tipperary South, Workers and Unemployed Action Group)
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322. To ask the Minister for Social Protection in view of the successful European Court case taken by former Waterford Crystal workers in respect of their pension rights, if she will ensure pension payments to these workers at the same level as their British counterparts 90%; if she will ensure that future pension payments are protected for workers in similar circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22636/13]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The ruling by the European Court of Justice was in response to a reference by the High Court seeking clarification of the interpretation of European law emanating from EU Directive 2008/94EC on the protection of employees in the event of the insolvency of their employer. Given this matter remains before the courts it would not be appropriate that I comment further on any aspects of or possible issues arising from the case at this time. Careful and detailed consideration will of course be given to the ruling of the European Court of Justice and of the outcomes of the case before the High Court.

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