COVID Pandemic Unemployment Payments to Stop unless eligibility confirmed

Confirm your eligibility for the COVID-19 Unemployment Payment by 13 July or payments will cease.

If you are currently in receipt of the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment you now need to confirm your continued entitlement to this payment.

To continue receiving this payment you must be:

• Fully unemployed - permanently or temporarily as a result of COVID-19
• Or, if self-employed , your trading income has been significantly reduced
• Living in the Republic of Ireland

How to confirm your eligibility

You must confirm by 13 July

The quickest and easiest way to do this is online at www.mywelfare.ie. Direct link to confirm eligibility CLICK HERE

You will need a MyGovID account . If you don't have one you can create one.

Who needs to complete this?

If you are currently in receipt of a COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment you must confirm you are still eligible to continue to receive this payment by completing this form. 

If you don't complete this form by Monday 13th July 2020, your payment may be stopped.

Closing your claim

If you have returned to work you must close your claim for the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment on the day you return to work .

Contact

If you need information or further assistance please contact the DEASP Income Support Helpline.

DEASP Income Support Helpline for COVID-19

Phone number:1890 800 024