For over 225,000 people still claiming the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment, 17 September will be an important day. If they haven't returned to work by then, a significant cohort will see their welfare payments reduced.
The top rate of €350 per week will fall to €300 for those who were earning over €300 per week prior to the pandemic. A new middle rate of €250 will apply for those earning between €200 and €300 pre-coronavirus.
The lower rate of €203 for those who were earning less than €200 before Covid-19 remains unchanged. But there's another important thing to watch out for on 17 September.
That's when a suspension of certain redundancy rights for laid-off employees is due to expire - and it could have huge consequences for workers