Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020

Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Ceisteanna (654)

Joan Collins

Ceist:

654. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a self-employed person (details supplied) is not being assessed for the pandemic unemployment payment on their 2018 earnings. [21155/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

Following a review, the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment for the person concerned has been rerated back to €350 with effect from 26/06/2020. All rerated arrears have been paid.

I trust this clarifies the matter.