There have been about 15,000 overpayments under the PUP scheme so far.
There have been about 15,000 overpayments under the PUP scheme so far.
The Department of Social Protection says they amount to 29 million euro - and only 10 million has been repaid.
The pandemic unemployment payment was introduced in March 2020, when Covid restrictions were first introduced.
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Love Songs on the Coast
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