The Minister for Social Protection's being urged to allow those under 18 and over 66 access the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.
Older people who aren't eligible for the state pension, and teenagers who were previously earning a wage, are excluded at present.
It comes as the Social Welfare Bill is brought before the Dail in a debate later today.
Denis Naughten is the Chair of the Joint Committee on Social Welfare, and says cases with people under 18 should be reviewed
UPDATE: Missing Newtownmountkennedy Teenager Located
Gardaí have confirmed Megan is safe and well.
Tánaiste Simon Harris Has No Unresolved Issues Amid Overpayments Controversy
Simon Harris’s office has outlined how he personally has no outstanding matters with the NSSO, as the broader questions about repayments drew scrutiny in the Dáil
Rowing Ireland Refused Permission for Training Centre in Co Wicklow
Wicklow County Council had approved the development but An Coimisiún Pleanála upheld an appeal against that decision.
Social Media Chiefs Must Face The Rigours Of The Law Over AI Imagery Says Wicklow Wexford TD
The fact that there has not been a single prosecution against social media companies for child abuse images is incredible according to Wicklow Wexford TD Brian Brennan
UPDATE: Crews Working To Restore Supply To North Wicklow After Burst Water Mains In Newtownmountkennedy
Uisce Eireann says a complex burst on a busy route has seen some water outages for North Wicklow customers and traffic disruption for motorists.
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