Confusion over pandemic payments for self-employed: Cork TD seeks clarification

A clarification has been sought from the Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys over an ‘anomaly’ which has arisen as self-employed people try to confirm whether they continue to be eligible for the pandemic unemployment payment (PUP).

“There has been no change in the eligibility criteria. Self-employed people who have suffered a significant reduction in their trading income to the extent that they are available for full-time employment if it is offered to them are eligible for the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment. The declaration refers to the personal income which the individual derives from that trade or business,” a statement from the department said.