Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020
751. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons over 65 years of age in receipt of Covid-19 payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15411/20]
View answerThe Pandemic Unemployment Payment is available to people aged 18 up to 66 years, and is consistent with other jobseeker and social protection income supports paid to working age persons.
I am advised that of the 412,859 people who received a Pandemic Unemployment Payment on the week ending 11th July 2020 there were 4,026 recipients who were 65 years of age.
