A Kerry TD says a large number of people have contacted him, after being denied the COVID-19 payment.
Last week, the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection said nearly 15,000 people in Kerry were receiving COVID-19 welfare payments.
Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly says his office has been inundated with calls, emails and Facebook messages this week regarding declined PUP cases.
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He says in every case the claimant has been recently employed or self-employed and is now out of work due to Level 5 lockdown regulations.
Deputy Daly says many have presented payslips, along with evidence of employment and PSRI contributions.
He's asked Minister Heather Humphreys for clarification on any changes to qualifying criteria.
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