Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister back to the committee. I too recognise her work and that of her officials and the Department of Social Protection. I pay special tribute to the staff in the social welfare office in County Clare who have got through so much work. This year is unprecedented. Many people have fallen back on the support of the Department and I pay tribute to the Minister and her people for that support.

Will the Minister take us through how the Christmas bonus is to be applied in respect of the pandemic unemployment payment? Are recipients of that payment entitled to a Christmas bonus?