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Self employed can access increased Illness or unemployment benefit
Payment for people who have lost their job as a result of the pandemic will increase from €203 to €350
The Government’s COVID-19 payment for people who have lost their job as a result of the pandemic will increase from €203 to €350. The payment will also apply to the self-employed affected by the virus so if you have been unable to work and you work for yourself you can apply for this payment. More details on how to do this can be found in our article here.
Published 24/03/2020
Date published 24 Mar 2020 | Last updated 2 May 2024
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