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Man challenges decision to stop PUP after he left country temporarily
Summary
Mihai Adrian Hofman, a Romanian chef who has lived in Ireland since 2010, has filed a High Court challenge against the State's decision to stop his Covid‑19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) after he temporarily left the country for a family emergency in late June. Hofman began receiving PUP payments in late March, but when he returned to Romania in June, the Minister for Social Protection unilaterally ceased his payments. He returned to Ireland on 21 July, having been prevented from returning earlier by a flight cancellation. Hofman argues that the cessation was unreasonable, unlawful, and that he was denied notice and an opportunity to address the Minister's concerns. He seeks an order quashing the Minister's decision, back payments, and declarations that the Minister erred in law and failed to provide notice. The case was granted ex‑parte permission by Mr Justice Charles Meenan and is set for a January hearing.
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What: Report matter: Man challenges decision to stop PUP after he left country temporarily. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- July 21st Other
- 2020-12-14 Publication
Why: In addition, he claims the decision was unlawful because he was not given notice of nor an opportunity to address the issues as to why his PUP was being stopped. CNI source report
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