Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2020
301. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is a plan in place in her Department to quickly and efficiently process pandemic unemployment payment applications if Ireland needs to go to a Plan for Living with Covid-19 level 5 designation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29773/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Pandemic Unemployment Payment is available to employees and self-employed persons who lose their employment due to the impact of Covid-19. The quickest and most efficient way to apply is online at www.MyWelfare.ie and approximately 97% of applications are received online. Claim inflows and subsequent processing are monitored on a daily basis. While the majority of claims are awarded automatically, resources are in place to deal with cases which fall out of the award process. I can assure the Deputy that the processing of Pandemic Unemployment Payments is a key priority for my Department.
I hope that this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
