Brendan Griffin
Ceist:241. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if the Christmas bonus will be paid to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40954/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 3 December 2020
Ceisteanna (241)
Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned made a claim for Pandemic Unemployment Payment on 6th October 2020, having last worked on 4th October 2020. He received his first payment on the 13th October 2020 and is in receipt of the payment each week thereafter, to date.
In order to receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment Christmas bonus the person must:
- Be eligible to receive payment in respect of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment entitlement week of 27th November to the 3rd December, which is due to be paid on 8th December and
- Have been in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment and/or a Jobseekers payment and/ or an Emergency Needs Payment in lieu of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment for a total of 17 weeks in the period from 13th of March to the 3rd December 2020. The 17 weeks does not have to be continuous.
As the person concerned made his claim on 6th October 2020, he does not unfortunately satisfy the eligibility condition of the 17 weeks. If the person concerned is in need of financial assistance he may contact his local Community Welfare Officer to discuss his situation.