PQ 16
16. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine the current situation where self-employed workers have no access to sick pay, illness benefit, leaving them in a vulnerable position despite paying PRSI; if he will extend this support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2688/26]
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15 January 2026
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15 January 2026 · Social Welfare Benefits
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Claire Kerrane
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16. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine the current situation where self-employed workers have no access to sick pay, illness benefit, leaving them in a vulnerable position despite paying PRSI; if he will extend this support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2688/26]
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15 January 2026
Social Welfare Benefits
16. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine the current situation where self-employed workers have no access to sick pay, illness benefit, leaving them in a vulnerable position despite paying PRSI; if he will extend this support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2688/26]
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Social Welfare Benefits
Social Welfare Benefits
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- Official source: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-01-15/16/
- Open data entity: https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/question/2026-01-15/pq_16
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