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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2020

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Ceisteanna (795, 832)

Anne Rabbitte

Ceist:

795. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if childcare providers that normally close their service during the summer months in view of the fact that they are ECCE-only should remain on the pandemic unemployment payment or revert to jobseeker's until they reopen in September 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13089/20]

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Anne Rabbitte

Ceist:

832. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if childcare providers that normally close their service during the summer months and are doing so again in 2020 should remain on the pandemic unemployment payment or revert to jobseekers until they reopen in September 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13090/20]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 795 and 832 together.

The COVID-19 pandemic unemployment payment was introduced as a time limited emergency measure in response to the pandemic and Government has approved the extension of this payment until 10th August.  This payment is available to persons who were in employment prior to 13th March and lost their job as a result of the pandemic.

Recipients of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment can continue to receive this payment while they satisfy the conditions of the scheme, including that they remain available to take up employment, including alternative employment if it is available to them.

If a person's is unsure about their entitlement, they are advised to contact their local intreo centre to discuss their particular circumstances.

I trust that this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

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