Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2020

Tuesday, 6 October 2020

Questions (496)

Willie O'Dea

Question:

496. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive the correct rate of pandemic unemployment payment; when arrears will be issued in view of the fact they are at the lower rate and have provided all documentation advising they should be on the higher rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28117/20]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The Pandemic Unemployment Payment in respect of the person concerned has now been re-rated to a rate of €250 per week, based on their 2019 self-employed returns. Arrears due from 26/06/2020 will issue next week.