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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“Nothing can be ruled out” in relation to Covid – Micheál Martin
3,805 cases were confirmed today. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that “nothing can be ruled out” in relation to Covid on Sunday (14 November). He made the comments following a rise in Covid cases over the past number of weeks. “We are in a much different place than we were last year, due to vaccination, and […]
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NPHET strongly advising people to return to work from home
The recommendation follows a review of growing case numbers. NPHET have made a recommendation to the government that people work from home wherever possible. The recommendation comes following a meeting on Thursday (11 November) following a sharp increase in Covid cases in recent weeks. The government is set to discuss the recommendation next Tuesday. Minister […]
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No guarantee that Covid restrictions won’t return, says Taoiseach
He said the rise in Covid case numbers were “very concerning”. Taoiseach Michéal Martin has said there is no guarantee that Covid restrictions won’t return. The comments were made today during an interview on RTÉ Radio 1 on Tuesday morning (2 November). “The model we received from NPHET was looking at a peak [in cases] […]
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22 October reopening not guaranteed as Micheál Martin warns “pandemic has not gone away”
“That is a matter of concern.” The Taoiseach has warned that the major easing of restrictions planned for 22 October can’t be guaranteed as the “pandemic has not gone away”. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Micheál Martin has said that a final decision on reopening will not be made until next week. He said there are […]
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Musicians say reintroduction of restrictions in winter would be “detrimental” ahead of clubs reopening
They said any restrictions which reduce the confidence in socialising would have a “detrimental effect” to the industry. The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI) have said that the reintroduction of Covid-19 restrictions in winter would be “detrimental” ahead of nightclubs reopening on 22 October. With the industry set for a full reopening in just […]
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