Press release
Government sets out future of Pandemic Unemployment Payment
From Department of Social Protection
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From Department of Social Protection
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The government has today approved future plans for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP).
The new arrangements agreed for the PUP scheme are as follows:
Speaking today, Minister Humphreys said:
“The Pandemic Unemployment Payment has been an absolutely vital support for workers and their families.
“What was originally intended to be just a six week short-term payment will now last for over two years with over €9 billion in payments issued to workers.
“In line with the widespread lifting of restrictions from tomorrow, the government has today approved plans for the winding down of the PUP over the coming months.
“The decision to lift restrictions represents a hugely positive step which will see tens of thousands of people return to work over the coming weeks as the country begins to return to normal.”