News - PUP
PUP to be axed by February 2022
Three seperate stages will draw the payment to a close
Jun 1, 2021 07:38
Covid PUP to be phased out by late autumn
The payment has cost the state millions as thousands of people have been out of work
May 31, 2021 13:15
Re-opening progress sees 350 people come off PUP in local counties
The re-opening of many non essential retail outlets and services has seen 350 people across Roscommon, Longford and Leitrim ending their PUP payments in the last week
May 19, 2021 07:50
400 people close Pandemic Unemployment payment across the region
The Shannonside Northern Sound region continues to record a decrease in the number of people signing off the payment each week.
Mar 30, 2021 17:21
Slight decrease in number of local people receiving PUP payment this week
The number of people in Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment payment has decreased for the second week in a row.
Feb 24, 2021 08:28
Tax hit for employees returning to work from the Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Hundreds of thousands of people receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be in for a high tax bill if they return to work this year.
Feb 10, 2021 07:18
Sinn Fein TD calls for fuel allowance to be made available to people in receipt of the P.U.P.
A local TD says the government needs to do more to help people who are out of work and are struggling to heat their homes.
Feb 3, 2021 13:43
Government urged to reconsider bringing PUP back to €350
The government has been urged to restore the Pandemic Unemployment Payment to 350 euro a week in places that have been locked down. The Department
Sep 21, 2020 13:21
Government announces u-turn on access to PUP for people who travel abroad
The government has done a u-turn on its position on the pandemic unemployment payment. Minister Heather Humphreys has confirmed people won't lose access
Jul 29, 2020 13:38Shannonside Newsletter
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