It comes as the hospitality and entertainment sectors suffered a blow this evening
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Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has announced that the Pandemic Unemployment Payment will reopen for a limited period to support those who lose employment due toEarlier on Friday , Taoiseach Micheál Martin revealed that nightclubs are to close their doors from Tuesday as part of the latest measures to combat the virus' spread.
Also, as part of the new rules to be introduced next week, strict social distancing will be required in all bars and restaurants, including hotels, with the establishments to revert to the situation in place before 22 October.there can be no multiple table bookingsThere will also be a maximum of 50% capacity at indoor entertainment, cultural, community and sporting events, which must all be fully seated.
I know many workers will be worried tonight. The Pandemic Unemployment Payment will reopen for applications for workers impacted by latest restrictions. My Dept— Heather Humphreys In a statement following the address, Humphreys announced that the PUP will be open for applications for workers impacted by the latest batch of restrictions.“My Department is finalising arrangements and full details will be announced, and the scheme will be ready for new applicants, by Tuesday," the Minister said.
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