Seán Sherlock
Question:492. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection if student nurses disbarred from other work due to their placement can apply for the pandemic unemployment payment. [34880/20]
View answerTuesday, 10 November 2020
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The Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Act 2020 put the pandemic unemployment payment on a statutory basis since 5th August. Applicants must satisfy all of the qualifying conditions of the scheme to be eligible for the payment. If the Deputy has the details of an individual in the situation he outlined including details of their placement, I will arrange to have the specific case examined.
The Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grant payable by the Department of Education and Skills represents the primary support for persons pursuing education.
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