Regina Doherty: Covid payment will 'absolutely have to be extended'

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Minister for Social Protection, Regina Doherty: We're well aware it will be different times for different people, I can absolutely confirm the payment will be extended and is currently under active consideration."

Regina Doherty has confirmed the Covid-19 pandemic payment will "absolutely have to be extended".

Speaking in the Dáil, the Minister for Social Protection said although the government haven't made the official decision yet, she wished to "categorically put on the record", the payment "will stand for all of the phases until society is reopened again".