Jobseekers will have to claim their payments from the post office

Managing director of An Post Debbie Byrne and  Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys at the announcement that jobseeker payments will return to the post office in line with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Picture: Maxwells

The payment of jobseeker allowances will return to the post office in line with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has announced.

The changes will initially apply to all new jobseeker applicants, before being extended to other jobseekers over the coming months.