Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I commend the staff of the Department. I remember when the first lockdown was introduced many people's avenues to download forms were cut off. I forwarded well over 1,000 forms to people in my constituency. I am sure all members did likewise. It was incredible to see the speed at which things changed. I have a broader question on the rate of the PUP as opposed to that of jobseeker's allowance, which are €350 and €203 respectively.

In an instant, the amount on which people were considered able to live went from €203 to €350. In light of the recognition that the vast majority of people could not afford to live on €203, will there be a review of jobseeker's payments? Clearly, €203 is not enough for people to live on. Where did the figure of €350 come from? That is the question I would like to ask.