Two-thirds of appeals lodged by members of the public relating to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) have been successful in overturning a decision by the Department of Social Protection. The Social Welfare Appeals Office has received 716 appeals of decisions made by the Department since the emergency payment was introduced in March 2020. The majority of appeals finalised by the appeals officers relate to the PUP rate of payment. Of the 267 remaining PUP appeals on hand at the end of May, 230 are currently with the Department for review and the remainder are being considered by the Appeals Office. It highlights the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions on non-essential retail and customer-facing services is translating into jobs growth.

Source: Irish Examiner June 11, 2021 10:21 UTC