Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2020
510. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a pandemic unemployment payment will not be paid to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34879/20]
View answerThe person concerned applied for a Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) on 24/09/2020, confirming his date last worked was 14/09/2020.
In assessing the claim the person concerned did not meet the eligibility criteria for a PUP as my Department had no record of any PRSI contributions. Following a review of the person’s claim with the Revenue Commissioners it was found that he had self-employed returns in 2018 and 2019 with zero PRSI liability in both years. A PUP has since been awarded at a rate of €203 to be paid into his nominated bank account on 10/11/2020. Any arrears due will be paid next week.
In the interim, the person concerned received 2 Exceptional Needs Payment for €335.70 and €1,000 on 6/11/2020 and 9/11/2020 respectively.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
