Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2020
123. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide clarity on students that were working part-time and on pandemic unemployment payments; the reason students cannot claim tax back until the end of 2020; if provision will be made for this to occur sooner; the reason the Citizens Information website still states that students can apply for the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32177/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 5th August the Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Act 2019 introduced the Pandemic Unemployment Payment Scheme as a statutory scheme. To be eligible for the scheme and maintain continued payment, all persons, including students, must satisfy all the qualifying conditions of the scheme.
My colleague, the Minister for Finance, has responsibility for taxation matters and the question of students applications for tax back should be referred to him for reply.
I trust that this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
