Covid-19 (Social Protection): Statements
Dail Éireann — 2021-01-28
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Seán Crowe (SF), Dublin South-West

The question was whether the PUP will continue as long as Covid restrictions keep businesses from operating. People want reassurance that the supports will be there.
When does the Minister expect to extend parents' benefit to five weeks, as was promised in budget 2020? Her speech also touched on the closure of schools and childcare facilities, which is set to continue for the immediate future. The budget promise must be fulfilled urgently. She mentioned that the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman, is working on legislation but the big question is when we will see that legislation.

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Sitting date: 2021-01-28