AI Summary of 16. National internship scheme - amendments to Principal Act.
The Principal Act has been updated, specifically regarding the national internship scheme administered by An Foras Áiseanna Saothair. Amendments include the recognition of this scheme in various sections, ensuring it aligns with the provisions of the Social Welfare and Pensions Acts from 2010 and 2011. Key changes involve redefining the work placement criteria and clarifying participants' employment status under the law.
Furthermore, income derived from such placements now falls under specific exemptions, impacting how it is treated within the framework of regulations. This nuanced realignment facilitates a clearer understanding of the obligations and rights of those engaged in these schemes under the legislative structure.
16. National internship scheme - amendments to Principal Act.
(1) Section 2(2)(a) (amended by section 15 of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2010) of the Principal Act is amended in subparagraph (v) by inserting "or the scheme administered by An Foras Áiseanna Saothair and known as the national internship scheme" after "the Industrial Training Act 1967".
(2) Section 247A (inserted by section 27 of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2010) of the Principal Act is amended -
(a) by inserting "during any week or part of a week" before "while he or she is engaged", and
(b) by substituting "the scheme referred to in section 298A(1)(b) (inserted by section 16 of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2011)" for "the programme referred to in paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of section 298A (inserted by section 27(b) of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2010)".
(3) Section 298A (inserted by section 27 of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2010) of the Principal Act is amended by substituting the following subsection for subsection (1):
"(1) A person who is engaged by another person to carry out work or perform any duty or service pursuant to a placement under -