The pandemic unemployment payment could be restored to € 350 for the most affected sectors while the Government is underway

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The pandemic unemployment payment could be restored to its full amount in the most affected sectors, a government minister revealed.

The Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage said that the payment is being reviewed by the Government with a particular focus on the pub and restaurant sector.

The minister said that the Taoiseach and the government are reviewing the payment

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The minister said that the Taoiseach and the government are reviewing the paymentCredit: Alamy
He said the particular focus is on the bar and restaurant sector.

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He said the particular focus is on the bar and restaurant sector.Credit: PA: Press Association

Hundreds of businesses in Dublin closed after restrictions were announced preventing wet bars from opening and restaurants offering indoor dining.

Minister Darragh O’Brien said this was not an “easy decision” for the government, but that public health had to come first.

He said the government’s focus now is to support the owners and employees of bars in Dublin and across the country.

The minister said that the pandemic unemployment payment, the amount of which has been reduced, can be fully restored for some severely affected sectors.

He said the Taoiseach and the Government are planning to review the payment and there is a possibility of a full restoration.

CHECKED PUPPY PAY

Speaking on RTE Saturday with the Katie Hannon Show, she said: “The Taoiseach has already said this morning that we are going to specifically target those affected in this sector.”

He continued: “They are being reviewed, when a review is done, of course there is a possibility that [restoration] happening. We are particularly focused on the sector that is so affected. “

Minister O’Brien added that “it could very well” happen and that the government “is not going to play politics with the livelihood of the people.”

‘TERRIBLE HIT’

This morning, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said that he understood that the hospitality sector had taken a “terrible blow” and promised to do more to help and support these companies in the next budget.

He claimed that Ireland’s finances face a deficit of € 24 billion this year and will face a similar hit in 2021 as the world continues to fight the pandemic.

Those who still claim the PUP will see their payments cut by up to € 100 in the coming weeks.

The system, which was originally intended to be closed to new entrants this week, is now open to new applications until the end of December.

PAYMENT CUTS

On this reduction in the amount, Minister O’Brien said: “3.5 billion euros have been paid in PUP payments, we are going to extend that until next year and the employer’s wage subsidy scheme, so we have to make sure that that is sustainable in the way it is paid.

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“That we are supporting people both in employment and those who have lost their jobs. People from my own family, my own friends who have lost their jobs.”

As of last Monday, 209,941 people were claiming the PUP, down from the 598,000 peak in early May.

However, with the introduction of new restrictions in some sectors, this number is likely to rise again, before the scheme officially ends on March 31, 2021.



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