Are We Still On The Scratcher?

[Dr. Martin Gooter Bling]

it's all a loada bollocks.

[Rat Catcher]

Tapered payments are easy to handle for Paye employees, simply give them 70% of their income for the same time last year or if they weren't working the equivalent based on similar employment, The Self employed are different, it's impossible to determine how much we were earning at any particular time of year so it's likely we'll continue to receive a set amount, maybe a reduced amount? there's a possibility they'll  do it sector by sector, but that seems like a tough task, self declaration is a more obvious option. whereby every Taxi driver will have earned exactly €500 a week for the months of june and July ... those obviouly being their busiest months of the year by far

Not as difficult as you may think... The "relevant year" for welfare and other stuff like SUSI grants is the latest year  in respect of which an income tax return was required ... currently 2018.

[Theoneandonly]

Tapered payments are easy to handle for Paye employees, simply give them 70% of their income for the same time last year or if they weren't working the equivalent based on similar employment, The Self employed are different, it's impossible to determine how much we were earning at any particular time of year so it's likely we'll continue to receive a set amount, maybe a reduced amount? there's a possibility they'll  do it sector by sector, but that seems like a tough task, self declaration is a more obvious option. whereby every Taxi driver will have earned exactly €500 a week for the months of june and July ... those obviouly being their busiest months of the year by far

Not as difficult as you may think... The "relevant year" for welfare and other stuff like SUSI grants is the latest year  in respect of which an income tax return was required ... currently 2018.

Indeed, but dividing by 12 is a fairly blunt instrument, many self employed incomes are seasonal

[Rat Catcher]

Only logical way to do it really. I guess the students would/will have most whinge about as many of them would be full-time workers in the summer months. In our trade teachers may have a similar argument but their total income should get them whatever the maximum might be.

[TheDevilHimself]

On the other hand, you can cross the street to avoid folk now without appearing rude... I think.
[/quoteYes That is a plus !

[TheDevilHimself]

it's all a loada bollocks.

No It's all true !

[Belker]

I was thinking of going back next week at the start of Phase 2 but I think I might stay home until Phase 3 because 'social distancing'.....

.....So if you can't even visit your mates' houses without keeping 2 metres apart then how can we work in a small enclosed metal box without breaking the rules?

Because we are classified as essential workers.

[john m]

WE ARE NOT ESSENTIAL WORKERS .We are a danger to the public as we are not traceable but Free Now are doing their best making their screen booking Prebooked and Credit Card only .If you see the screen there is a fare offer on the screen so is it fixed fares as well YOU WERE ALL WARNED BUT THE 5er bo bo was your price they now own you ..You provide the Car the licence the fuel pay commission its now less than Minimum wage .Remember who introduced Hailo to the Industry and others who congratulated them when they offered 50% off .Time to move on get a job that pays .

[john m]

There you go Rodent roughly what I was saying to you yeaterday ...The pandemic unemployment payment (PUP) for part-time workers will be slashed as part of the Government's plan to reduce the massive welfare bill caused by the coronavirus.

The €350-per-week payment will be cut to €203 in line with the jobseeker's allowance paid to the unemployed.

Meanwhile, the payment for full-time workers will be phased out over time under plans being brought to Cabinet this week by Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty.



If your industry is allowed reopen or return to work the Covid money will probably be cut off and you need to apply for Assistance or Benifit .

[dalymount]

But Leo said today it will be extended for months ,not weeks.that would seem to contradict what your saying John

[Shallowhal]

Was a bit ridiculous that an 18y/o student who worked a few hours in a clothes shop of a Sat to be able to afford gargles and smokes was given 350 per week but a handsome 55y/o self employed supporting two kids,mortgage and general bills like myself was getting the same!!

[john m]

Dollyer imagine Pennys reopens and other Retailers .You had a part time job and dont return your getting cut but what if you had a full time job bit dont return .

Department of Work
Dole Office
Dublin 2

Hey whats the story why are you not back in work your sector is open for employment Your Covid coin is now removed please apply for Unemployment Benifit or Assistance .

Yours in Solidarity

Una from Galway .

PS under covud PUP you are only entitled to claim the PUP if you are Unable to work if your existing employment is now available you must return to work or apply for unemployment Benifit .

[Shallowhal]

When the pubs and restaurants reopen and there's enough bodies on the street to sustain a viable income...then i'll be back out cos my business has collapsed due to that.

[john m]

Also remember if you apply for Unemployment Benifit or assistance there is a delay in getting paid if you make yourself unemployed .A lot of people will come up against the Permanent civil service when they try to reclaim coin .Leo clearly said that everyone will get a payment I suppose that means they will get whats coming to them .

[john m]

When the pubs and restaurants reopen and there's enough bodies on the street to sustain a viable income...then i'll be back out cos my business has collapsed due to that.

Im following instructions ,washing me hands staying home and 2 meters away from people .If the instruction changes ill reconsider my business plan .