222 Mr. Hilliard asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether employment records in a country not covered by European regulations can be added to an individual's Irish employment record. [5509/96]

Ireland has concluded bilateral social security agreements with Australia, Austria, Canada, New Zealand, United States and Quebec, and is currently negotiating social security agreements with Switzerland and the United Kingdom (in respect of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). The proposed agreement with the United Kingdom covers non-EU nationals.