Written answers

Tuesday, 7 July 2015

Department of Social Protection

Social Welfare Code

Photo of Brendan SmithBrendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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102. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure that all appropriate support measures are put in place immediately to assist employees of an insurance company (details supplied) who face redundancy; the meetings and advisory sessions that have been held to date with employees in the company who are seeking advice and support regarding entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27690/15]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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On 24th June 2015, Liberty Insurance announced 250 redundancies in their Cavan and Blanchardstown offices. Immediately on learning of the proposed redundancies, officials from the Department of Social Protection contacted Liberty Insurance in both Cavan and Blanchardstown.

From 6th July to 9th July 2015 a number of information events will be provided by officials of the Department on site for staff in Liberty Insurance in both Cavan and Blanchardstown providing the following:-Group Information Sessions detailing services and opportunities offered by the Department.; Information packs including information regarding individual benefits, application completion, advice on redundancy payments and how it may affect a person’s claim; Information on current job vacancies in both Cavan and Blanchardstown and on employment supports and training and education opportunities; One-to-one consultations with a Case Officer will be made available to Liberty Insurance staff members regarding employment supports and training and education opportunities. The Education & Training Boards are also available to attend and speak with staff.

Finally it is also proposed that the Public Service Card facility will be made available to Liberty Insurance staff members onsite at a mobile unit in Cavan and at Blanchardstown Intreo Centre via walk in or appointment.

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