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There were 617,441 people on both the Live Register and PUP last month

5.7% drop in numbers on Live Register and PUP

There was a reduction of 5.7% last month in the combined numbers of people on the Live Register and receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP).

Business • 06 Apr 21

The savings rate rose from 12% of disposable income in 2019 to 23% last year, according to the CSO

Household incomes rose slightly last year - CSO

The CSO has found that despite the record increase in unemployment last year, household incomes actually rose slightly.

Business • 01 Apr 21

The jobless rate, including those receiving temporary Covid jobless benefit, eased to 24.2% in March from 24.8% in February

Covid-19 unemployment rate falls to 24.2% in March

The unemployment rate, including those receiving temporary Covid-19 jobless benefit, fell slightly to 24.2% in March from 24.8% in February, as the Covid-19 crisis continues to have a significant impact on the labour market here.

Business • 31 Mar 21

This week's reduction in PUP claims was seen in all sectors

Numbers on PUP drop by almost 6,300 in the last week

Over 443,000 will receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, a reduction of almost 6,300 over the last week, according to the latest figures from the Department of Social Protection.

Business • 30 Mar 21

The meeting was chaired by Eurogroup President, Paschal Donohoe, who said he welcomed the agreement

Eurogroup agree to continue supportive budgetary stance

Members of the Eurogroup have agreed to continue with a supportive budgetary stance through the rest of this year and into 2022.

Business • 15 Mar 21

A total of 468,847 people were receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment last month

Live Register figures fall in February - CSO

The number of people on the Live Register fell in February on a monthly basis, but was higher on an annual basis, new figures from Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 05 Mar 21

The Covid crisis continues to have a significant impact on the labour market here (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Covid-19 unemployment rate dips to 24.8% in February

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate, including those receiving temporary Covid-19 jobless benefit, fell slightly to 24.8% in February from 25.1% in January.

Business • 03 Mar 21

Minister Donohoe said the EWSS and the CRSS will remain in place until June 30

Business supports extended until end of June - Donohoe

The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe has confirmed that two of the main business support schemes, the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) and the Covid Restriction Support Scheme (CRSS), will remain in place for at least another four months.

Business • 25 Feb 21

ICTU's Patricia King said no worker should be penalised by being placed on the PUP

ICTU warning over reduced redundancy for workers on PUP

Hundreds of thousands of workers could lose out on redundancy payments if their employment is terminated because time spent claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment will not count when calculating entitlements.

Ireland • 13 Feb 21

Revenue is collecting tax owed on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment payments for 2021 by reducing people's tax credits

People on PUP facing reduced tax credits

The Director of Public Policy at Chartered Accountants Ireland says Revenue will collect the tax owed on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment for 2021 by reducing people's tax credits when they return to work.

Business • 10 Feb 21

This week's PUP payments will cost €144.6m

Humphreys looks to extend PUP to the summer

The Minister for Social Protection has said she will be seeking an extension to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment until the summer.

Business • 08 Feb 21

A total of 45,900 employers have registered for the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme, the latest Revenue figures show

Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme has cost over €2 billion

The Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme has cost the state over €2 billion so far in wage supports for businesses affected by the pandemic, according to the latest statistics published by Revenue.

Business • 28 Jan 21

A total of 460,000 people will receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week

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 Department of Social Protection.

Business • 18 Jan 21

Minister Humphreys confirmed that this arrangement will remain in place during the latest set of Level 5 restrictions.

Those unable to work due to childcare eligible for PUP

The Department of Social Protection has confirmed that workers who cannot attend work due to a lack of childcare during the current Level 5 restrictions will be able to apply for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment, on the basis of "self-declaration".

Business • 12 Jan 21

Many workers stopped receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in early December, but would have reapplied at the end of the month due to the reintroduction of Covid restrictions

Live Register & PUP claimants fell 4.5% in December

The number of people receiving unemployment payments fell by 25,230 (4.5%) in December when compared to the previous month, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 08 Jan 21

The total cost of the PUP scheme since its introduction last March has now reached over €5 billion

20% increase in number of people getting PUP

335,600 people will receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment today, an increase of almost 58,000 or over 20% since 22 December, according to the latest figures from the Department of Social Protection.

Business • 05 Jan 21

The Dept said it wants to ensure that those who require and are eligible for PUP income support will receive it as quickly as possible

New PUP arrangements for people hit by latest curbs

The Department of Social Protection has unveiled special arrangements for people who lose their jobs between now and the New Year to claim the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.

Business • 22 Dec 20

The month with highest uptake of employment-related support was April, the CSO said today

59% of firms used State's employment support schemes

New Central Statistics Office figures show that almost six in ten enterprises in Ireland availed of the State's Covid-19 employment-related support schemes in the months from March to September.

Business • 18 Dec 20

Like many thousands of workers, Mihai Adrian Hofman began to receive the PUP in late March of this year

Man challenges State's decision to stop his PUP

A man has brought a High Court challenge against the State's decision to stop paying him the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment after he temporarily left the State for family reasons.

Courts • 14 Dec 20

The changes were announced by Heather Humphreys

PUP earnings threshold increased for self-employed

Self-employed people in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) will be able to earn €960 over eight weeks while also retaining their full entitlement to the payment following a change to the rules.

Business • 09 Dec 20

Over €83 million in Christmas bonus payments being paid to 283,000 PUP recipients today.

1.6m people to receive Christmas bonus this week

1.6 million people who are receiving long-term weekly welfare payments will receive their Christmas bonus this week.

Business • 08 Dec 20

This week's standard PUP payments will cost €102.67 million

Almost 348,300 people to receive PUP payments this week

Almost 348,300 people will receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, with many also due a double payment reflecting the Christmas bonus.

Coronavirus • 07 Dec 20

The CSO cautions that at least 23.2% of those aged 15-24 counted as part of the Covid-adjusted unemployment rate are students.

Covid-adjusted unemployment rate rises to 21% - CSO

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 7.5% in November, according to the CSO.

Business • 02 Dec 20

The Minister for Social Protection said this week's PUP figures were showing a 'steadying off' of new claims

286,000 PUP recipients to receive arrears payments

Social welfare recipients are set to receive additional payments totalling half a billion euro over the next fortnight in Christmas bonus and Pandemic Unemployment Payment arrears, according to the Department of Social Protection.

Coronavirus • 01 Dec 20

The committee also heard that the Christmas bonus will be paid on 8 December to some PUP recipients

PUP arrears to be paid by next week, committee told

Up to 300,000 recipients of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment are set to receive arrears due to them by next week, an Oireachtas commitee has been told.

Politics • 25 Nov 20