John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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538. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the application process will open for the Covid-19 part-time job incentive for the self-employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35393/20]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Budget 2021 introduced the COVID-19 Part-Time Job Incentive Scheme for the Self-Employed. The scheme commenced on 16th October 2020.

The scheme is available to self-employed people who were in receipt of the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment or a Jobseeker’s payment in the week immediately prior to their application and are returning to or increasing their self-employment for up to a maximum of 24 hours per week.

A person who wishes to avail of this scheme must complete the new PTSE1 application form and satisfy the eligibility criteria. The application form is available to download from www.gov.ie. and further details about the scheme are also available there. The form should be posted or sent by email to the person's local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.