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.
Wicklow Stay-at-Home Parents Now Worth Over €60,000 a Year
A decade-long study reveals that the unpaid work of Wicklow’s stay-at-home parents carries a market value exceeding €60,000 annually, highlighting a major gap in public recognition.
Green Ocean Oyster Re-Introduction Project Expands to Greystones Marina
A new environmental project designed to restore native oyster habitats along the Wicklow coastline, has been launched
Weekend Cold Snap To Provide Brisk Shake Up To Interminable Rainy Monotony
Temperatures are expected to plummet over the next 24 hours as the country is hit by an arctic blast
Greystones Fishermen Still Struggling Despite Harbour Settlement Warns Senator
Despite a legal settlement aimed at resolving lengthy disputes, issues remain for fishermen and families in Greystones according to Senator Aubrey McCarthy
Kilkenny Hurling Legend Helps Wicklow GAA Expand Profile With Fans App
Wicklow GAA signs up to SocialTies digital platform boosting its community engagement with local clubs, while increasing its digital revenue with a supporters app
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