Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020

Wednesday, 3 June 2020

Ceisteanna (1119)

Gerald Nash

Ceist:

1119. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the average number of hours worked per week by pandemic unemployment payment recipients by sector; the average net weekly wage of part-time workers by sector in receipt of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9108/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Regina Doherty)

I am advised that the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection does not hold data on hours worked per week customers, including those in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP).