Jobseekers to receive up to €450 a week in welfare payments

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys is to introduce the laws, which would bring in Jobseeker’s Pay-Related Benefit, as part of efforts to bring Ireland in line with other EU countries. Picture: Julien Behal

New legislation that would provide jobseekers with up to €450 a week in welfare payments, or 60% of their previous salary, is to be introduced to the Dáil this week.

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys is to introduce the laws, which would bring in Jobseeker’s Pay-Related Benefit, as part of efforts to bring Ireland in line with other EU countries.