Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)
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161. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her vies on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Tus scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23464/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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In 2013, the Employee’s PRSI-Free Allowance of €127 per week was abolished for all workers. Participants on work placement and similar schemes earning €352 or more per week are now subject to PRSI at a rate of 4%. Employment on Tús is insurable under the Social Welfare Acts for all social welfare benefits and pensions. Tús participants are insured at Class A8/A9 PRSI, which gives them a paid contribution for each week, as with other Class A workers. The Budget changes which apply to PRSI have impacted on all employees who are paying an A class PRSI contribution, including those on Tús.