Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020
400. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to address the matter of back pay for employees of an airline (details supplied) for the period March 2020 to August 2020, during which they were prevented from claiming the employment wage subsidy scheme and the short-time work support scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31187/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraA person’s entitlement to a jobseeker’s payment including the short-time work support for claims made prior to 1st September, where employees may have been in receipt of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, will depend on meeting the eligibility conditions of the scheme, including satisfying the Department with regard to days of unemployment and days of remuneration by their employer.
My Department has engaged with the employer concerned and a process is currently being agreed so that any outstanding information required to finalise decisions on social welfare entitlements will be provided by the company to their employees as quickly as possible. Applications are assessed on an individual basis and the Department will notify each individual of the outcome of its decision.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
