The Minister for Social Protection's being urged to allow those under 18 and over 66 access the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.
Older people who aren't eligible for the state pension, and teenagers who were previously earning a wage, are excluded at present.
It comes as the Social Welfare Bill is brought before the Dail in a debate later today.
Denis Naughten is the Chair of the Joint Committee on Social Welfare, and says cases with people under 18 should be reviewed
9000 Wicklow Homes Suffer Power Outages Due To Storm.
Extreme, damaging and destructive winds associated with Storm Éowyn have continued to cause widespread and extensive damage to the electricity network across the country with thousands, farms and businesses (as at 11:00 a.m.) in Wicklow county without power.
24 Bus Route To Bray Rolls Out Under BusConnects After Prolonged Delay
The National Transport Authority has launched the next phase of BusConnects Network Redesign in Dublin and North Wicklow.
Wicklow TD Appointed Tanaiste And Defence Minister As New Cabinet Takes Shape
The Ministers which make up the new government have been revealed by Taoiseach Micheal Martin.
Gardai Make 7 Arrests As Part Of Murder Investigation In Bray
36 year-old William Moorehouse was found injured in a playground in Ballywaltrim in Bray on Sunday evening and was pronounced dead a short time later.
Uisce Éireann Advise Of Extension To Closure Of Varty Upper Reservoir Walking Trails
Uisce Éireann is continuing to work to remove a significant number of fallen trees in Varty Reservoir Woodland areas following the impact of high winds from Storm Darragh in December 2024.
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