About 93,400 people will receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, a slight fall on last week. Over 2,700 of those payments are to recipients here in the garden county.
Over €24 million was paid into bank accounts and post offices.
The numbers are 85% down on May of last year, according to the Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys.
Those PUP figures are in addition to about 162,000 people who are currently on the Live Register.
TD Calls For The Government To Get A Move On With South-Wicklow Greenway
Fine Gael TD Brian Brennan has urged the government to fast-track the long-delayed Arklow to Shillelagh Greenway, calling it “critical” for tourism and transformative for South Wicklow communities.
Wicklow Councillors Demand €15m In Emergency Funding For Storm-Damaged Roads
Wicklow County Council unanimously call for emergency funding amid extensive road damage in the wake of Storm Chandra, citing growing safety concerns and disruption across the county
Wicklow Hurlers Dominate Fermanagh To Ramp Up Promotion Hopes
Can Wicklow take a major step towards promotion with table topping Donegal now in their sights after a big win against Fermanagh
Survey Shows Wicklow Families Want The Right To Deliver A Funeral Eulogy
Eighty‑three percent believe a funeral should be a celebration of life, but almost one in five still prefer a traditional approach, with a similar number saying black should always be worn according to a survey reflecting Ireland's approach to funerals
Bray Vet Helps Reunite Wandering Pup with Owners
The adorable doggy was spotted near Killiney Station.
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