'Pubs as Community Hubs' initiative launched A pilot programme which will see rural pubs turned into digital hubs, cinemas and book clubs is being rolled out in five counties. Business • 25 Mar 22
Plans to subsidise remote working hubs across country Minister for Rural and Community Development and Social Protection Heather Humphreys said there are now 200 remote working hubs across the country. Business • 21 Feb 22
New social welfare increases come into effect this week All social welfare weekly payments will increase this week with the increased payments benefitting an estimated 1.3 million pensioners, people with disabilities, carers, lone parents … Business • 01 Jan 22
Cost of Pandemic Unemployment Payment passes €9bn The Department of Social Protection said it issued weekly payments to 57,603 people in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, an increase of … Business • 23 Dec 21
Numbers on PUP fall below 100,000 for first time Figures from the Department of Social Protection show that for the first time since the start of Covid-19, the number of people in receipt of … Business • 11 Oct 21
Commissioner apology 'restores dignity' of Dara Quigley The mother of the late journalist Dara Quigley has said an apology from the Garda Commissioner has restored her daughter's dignity which was taken from … Ireland • 06 Oct 21
PUP numbers see 33rd weekly fall in a row New figures from the Department of Social Protection show that the number of people who received the weekly Pandemic Unemployment Payment fell again for the … Business • 28 Sep 21
PUP numbers fall by over 25,500 on college return The number of people in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) has fallen to 114,600 this week, a drop of 25,526. Business • 15 Sep 21
PUP numbers at lowest level since March 2020 New figures from the Department of Social Protection show that the number of people getting the Pandemic Unemployment Payment are at the lowest level since … Business • 21 Jul 21
Pandemic Unemployment Payment claims at six-month low The number of people claiming temporary Covid-related jobless benefits fell by 8% to 285,000 this week, its lowest level since December last year, new figures … Business • 09 Jun 21
PUP numbers jump by over 15% in the last week Some 460,000 people will receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week - an increase of over 15% in the last seven days, according to the … Business • 18 Jan 21
Reciprocal welfare continues for Irish and UK citizens Social security rights and entitlements enjoyed by Irish and British citizens under the Common Travel Area (CTA) will continue uninterrupted from today, the Minister for … Business • 01 Jan 21
Budget 2021 payment increases to take effect in January Several Social Welfare payment increases are set to take effect in January as part of measures introduced in the Budget. Business • 31 Dec 20
€6.85m paid out in Enterprise Support Grants so far A total of 7,412 people have availed of the Department of Social Protection's Enterprise Support Grant since applications were opened in August. Business • 30 Nov 20
Cabinet to discuss establishment of pensions commission Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys is expected to bring a memo to Cabinet proposing the formal establishment of a Commission on Pensions. Politics • 03 Nov 20
New grant to give up to €1,000 to sole traders Applications have opened for the newly revamped Enterprise Support Grant, designed to assist the self-employed as they get back on their feet following Covid-19. Business • 14 Aug 20
Numbers on PUP continue downward trend The number of people receiving the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment has fallen from 439,000 last week to 412,900. Coronavirus • 06 Jul 20
Trading online voucher scheme to be expanded A major expansion of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme to help small and micro enterprises to get online quickly has been announced today. Business • 08 Jun 20
Concern over businesses not complying with restrictions Concern has been raised in the Dáil about a lack of enforcement powers for businesses who are not complying with Covid-19 restrictions. Coronavirus • 30 Apr 20
€1 billion of supports ready for Covid-19 impacted SMEs Minister for Business Heather Humphreys has announced further measures to help businesses cope with liquidity challenges posed by the Covid-19 restrictions. Business • 08 Apr 20
Public urged to avoid bulk buying groceries The retail industry has reiterated its call to the public to avoid bulk buying groceries. Business • 16 Mar 20
Work permit changes to alleviate shortages in sectors More chefs from outside the country will be eligible for employment permits allowing them to work in Ireland, as a result of changes announced by … Business • 18 Dec 19
New five year plan to future-proof manufacturing sector The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys has today launched a five year plan to future-proof the manufacturing sector here. Business • 16 Dec 19
50% of small enterprises impacted by Brexit - survey A new survey has found that more than half of small and medium-sized Irish enterprises are experiencing some or significant impact as a result of … Business • 16 Dec 19
Guidelines for remote working to be developed Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys is to set up an interdepartmental group to develop clear guidelines for employees and employers on remote … Business • 09 Dec 19
