They claim workers are fearful they will lose their Christmas bonus or be unemployed again in the New Year.
Workers are being reassured they can reapply for the PUP in the New Year if they take up an offer of seasonal work.
Some restaurants and retailers have struggled to get staff for the Christmas season.
Business say some workers are reluctant to come off the pandemic unemployment payment as there's speculation restrictions will be increased again in January.
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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