18,500 people had PUP stopped after investigations by the Department of Social Protection

18,500 people had PUP stopped after investigations by the Department of Social Protection
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Tue, 11 Aug, 2020 - 07:42
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18,500 people have had their Pandemic Unemployment Payments stopped after investigations by the Department of Social Protection.

More than €4.3m has been repaid by people who wrongly claimed money under the scheme.

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