Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 January 2021
352. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of childcare professionals who have applied for the pandemic unemployment payment since 1 January 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2703/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraTo date over €5 billion has been paid in relation to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) since its introduction in March 2020 in response to the unprecedented effects of the Covid-19 virus.
According to my Department's records, approximately 3,200 childcare workers received PUP on 12 January 2021.
I trust that this clarifies the position.
