Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 1981
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Effect of decision. [1952, s. 57; 1966 OI, s. 37] |
119.—In any proceedings for an offence under this Part or under regulations made under or applying the provisions of this Part or in any proceedings involving any issue related to the payment of contributions or for the recovery of any sums due to the Social Insurance Fund or the Occupational Injuries Fund, a decision on any question relevant to the proceedings given in accordance with this Part or Part VIII shall, unless an appeal or reference in respect of the decision is pending or the time for appealing against the decision has not expired, be conclusive for the purpose of those proceedings and— | |
(a) if any such decision which might be so given has not been obtained and the decision is necessary for the determination of the proceedings, the question shall be submitted for decision in accordance with this Part and Part VIII , and | ||
(b) where any such appeal or reference is pending or the time for so appealing has not expired or any question has been submitted under paragraph (a), the court dealing with the case shall adjourn the proceedings until such time as a final decision on the question has been obtained. |