Workers who lose jobs to receive weekly payments of up to €450

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has worked up proposals for pay-related benefits which she is now ready to bring to Cabinet. Picture: PA

Workers who lose their jobs will receive weekly payments of up to €450 linked to previous earnings, from next year, Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has promised.

Ms Humphreys has worked up proposals for pay-related benefits which she is now ready to bring to Cabinet. The new system of pay will see people receive 60% of their income from the State up to a maximum of €450 each week if they lose their job.