Coronavirus unemployment payment to rise to €350 a week

Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty announced details of the payment last week Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty announced details of the payment last week Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie THE GOVERNMENT IS expected to announce that the new Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment will rise to €350.

It was initially set at a flat rate of €203 per week for six weeks, but has now been increased by more than 50%. The government indicated last week that it would increase the payment after a number of industries were unexpectedly impacted and suffered losses. Related Reads 24.03.20 Union calls for immediate closure of construction sites 24.03.20 'You can't roof a house from home': Construction chiefs say they await HSE order to down tools

Rightly so. Now pay front line staff accordingly for risking their lives for the same money MandateTU cooper_m gavreilly PearseDoherty

Will pensions be included in this hike?

What about disability allowence ? Will that rise too ?

A lot better then the 203 first offered, and a move in the right direction.. All moves in this direction are welcomed!!

Great job by the government so far..and to anyone that thinks it's too much try living on it having just lost your job due to the pandemic and you still have mortgage Bill's and car payment to meet

The author,Stephen McDermott,has worded this article all wrong. I don’t employ and interpreter to decipher this kind of shite. Reword or get in line for a handout.

Still only €1500 pm. Govt needs to talk to utility companies and get them to suspend billing for a few months.

It would appear SF Pierce Doherty has to be commended for highlighting the issues arising from Regina Doherty first attempt of action 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

So they will be making more money than the people that have to work in supermarkets

Behind the curve again, but better late than never.

What happens if you didn't receive yours today

Great news for those who have lost jobs. Question .... does this mean that the permanently unemployed people also get an automatic increase ?

Is this just for 6 weeks?

The Government is doing an absolutely amazing job!

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