Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2021
366. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has had their pandemic unemployment payment withdrawn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36434/21]
View answerThe person concerned made an application for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment on 18/06/2021. This claim was subsequently disallowed on 30/06/2021 on the grounds that the person concerned did not lose their employment as a direct consequence of Covid 19. A disallowance letter issued advising the person concerned of this decision and further advised of the right to appeal in writing. The application has since been reviewed by the Deciding Officer as a result of this representation and the employers letter attached. Following the review the decision still stands and the person concerned has been advised accordingly. It remains open to the person concerned to submit an appeal in writing to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office within twenty one days.
The person concerned may have an entitlement to another Jobseekers payment, similar to any other Education Sector Worker, once they satisfy all the relevant conditions. They may contact their local Intreo Centre or make an application at www.welfare.ie. If they are in need of urgent financial assistance they may contact their local Community Welfare Officer.
