Question 1

What does the Companies (Protection of Employees’ Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends Companies Act 2014 to recognize redundancy payments agreed in collective agreements as creditor claims in company liquidations. Grants employees preferential creditor status in company liquidations, improving their position relative to other creditors. Protects employee entitlements under collective agreements during winding up of insolvent companies.

Question 2

What stage is the Companies (Protection of Employees’ Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 2 May 2025, the Companies (Protection of Employees’ Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021 is at Committee Stage in 33rd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Companies (Protection of Employees’ Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Companies (Protection of Employees’ Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021 was sponsored by Mick Barry, and was introduced on 21 Apr 2021.

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