Paul McAuliffe
Question:394. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31102/20]
View answerTuesday, 20 October 2020
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It is the responsibility of employers to put arrangements in place which will allow employees to work safely during the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis, taking into account their circumstances. These arrangements should follow HSE and public health advice.
As the person concerned has not lost her employment due to COVID-19, she is not eligible to apply for the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment.
It is open to the person concerned to submit an application for an Illness Benefit payment together with a medical certificate from her GP if she feels she is not medically fit to attend work.
I trust this clarifies the matter.