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‹ Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation Jobseeker's benefit for self-employed
Summary
Deputy O'Dea asked when promised legislation would bring jobseeker’s benefit for the self-employed into operation. The Tánaiste said the legislation was being worked on for the session and would come back with a more detailed reply.
A commitment was given in the 2019 budget to extend entitlement to jobseeker’s benefit to the self-employed. When will that system come into operation? It requires legislation. When can we expect to see that legislation?