Those seeking jobseekers urged to apply online
The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection are encouraging people who need to apply for Jobseekers due to Covid-19 to do so online. There has been a surge in claims across social welfare payments that is creating a delay in some parts. People can visit services.mywelfare.ie and fill in…
Local TD welcomes proposal to bring fairness to self employed across north west
A local TD has welcomed a Government proposal that brings fairness amongst the many self-employed people in the North West. Fianna Fail TD for Sligo Leitrim Eamon Scanlon claims the introduction of Jobseekers Benefit for the Self Employed has been welcomed by people who now feel secure should their business…
Social Welfare for seasonal workers must be addressed says Donegal TD
A Donegal TD has called on the Minister for Social Protection to address social welfare problems for seasonal workers in Donegal. Deputy Thomas Pringle says that despite an overall increase in core social welfare payments problems persist for seasonal workers in Killybegs and other parts of Donegal. Deputy Pringle wants…