Here’s all the details on the reopening of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment
There will be five rates of PUP available, determined by your weekly earnings. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys announced the full details of the reopening of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment on Monday (6 December). Minister Humphreys confirmed the return of the scheme following the announcement of new restrictions on Friday. The reopening has been […]
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Pandemic Unemployment Payment to reopen for workers impacted by new restrictions
It comes as the hospitality and entertainment sectors suffered a blow this evening. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has announced that the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) will reopen for a limited period to support those who lose employment due to the new Covid-19 restrictions. Earlier on Friday (3 December), Taoiseach Micheál Martin revealed that nightclubs […]
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Swabs for the boys: The Government’s rollout of new Covid measures has been a joke
Strong, immediate action is required to help curb this situation, not closing Coppers down at 12. What a week, huh? On Tuesday, the Government confirmed that new restrictions would be put in place to help curb the spread of Covid throughout the country. These restrictions included re-implementing a midnight curfew for pubs, clubs, restaurants and […]
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Pandemic Unemployment Payment set to reduce this week
There are currently 74,752 people receiving the payment. The Covid Pandemic Unemployment Payment is set to be reduced this week. The reduction comes as the number of recipients continues to decrease. Those who are currently on €300 will have their payments reduced to €250, and those who had been receiving €250 will now receive €203. […]
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People on PUP won’t be transitioned to Jobseeker’s until full reopening
“I am acutely aware that some sectors of the economy are re-opening slower than others.” People availing of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) won’t be transitioned to a Jobseeker’s payment until after Friday, 22 October. Just over 140,000 people received the PUP this week, a fall of 3,468 on last week. A total of €41.4 […]
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People warned of phone scam as callers impersonate Department of Social Protection
Some of the calls even appear to come from the Department’s phone numbers. The Department of Social Protection has warned people of a phone scam where callers impersonate officials to attempt to get personal information. “Customers and members of the public are reminded about scam phone calls and text messages they may receive from individuals […]
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