How to close your claim for the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
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From Department of Social Protection
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If you are receiving a COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment you will need to stop your payment if:
If you are returning to employment and are currently receiving the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment, you must stop your payment on your first day back at work.
The payment period of the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is Friday to Thursday. If you close your claim to return to work and have at least one qualifying day in that period - you will receive full payment for that week.
You can stop your payment online at www.MyWelfare.ie under the COVID-19 payment section.
COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment were paid on 1 December 2020.
If you need information or further assistance please contact the Income Support Helpline.
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