Dept of Social Protection: 'Fraudulent claims of Covid-19 payment will be prosecuted'

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection said it would take steps 'to recover any incorrect payment'

Anyone who fraudulently tries to claim the new Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be prosecuted, the Department responsible has said.

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection said it will review all claims to ensure the payment goes only to those who are eligible.