The Government has decided to reduce the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) from early September, as part of series of measures under the Economic Recovery Plan. We asked readers who are receipt of this pandemic support payment to share their views on the decision to reduce it. The PUP has allowed me to spend quality time with my daughter; it has been difficult for her age group. Gary GillCorkFrom earning up to €500 a day self-employed, I was refused PUP as my earnings were allegedly too low. I was immediately paid a five-figure sum in arrears, and on May 1st, 2021, I received my first PUP payment at the €350 rate.

Source: The Irish Times June 02, 2021 14:03 UTC