Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2020

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

Questions (1220)

Willie O'Dea

Question:

1220. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the expenditure to date on the pandemic unemployment payment; the number in receipt of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5938/20]

Written answers

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Expenditure on Pandemic Unemployment Payment is €1.5 billion to date.  This includes 585,000 people who will received the payment during week commencing Monday, 18th May 2020 costing €204.6 million.

Questions Nos. 1221 to 1224, inclusive, answered with Question No. 1192.