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.
Arklow Plant Completion Lifts Wicklow’s Wastewater Compliance
Uisce Éireann says 93% of the utility’s treatment plants nationwide now meet EU standards, according to the latest EPA report
Can You Help Find Tammy?
The 46 year old is reported missing from Dunlavin since Saturday, 24th October.
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne In Court Over Drink-Driving Charge
The Wicklow-Wexford TD was stopped at a mandatory checkpoint in Dublin City Centre last May.
Wicklow Pumped With Pride At IPD Awards
The Murrough Pump Track took first place in the Community Youth Initiative category.
Shimmer Boy Crowned 'A New Local Hero' 2026 At Dublin Finale
A New Local Hero is part of Irish Music Month, an initiative of Hot Press and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
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