Just under 228,000 people received the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week with over 6,400 receipients here in County Wicklow.
That represents a decrease of just over 16,000 people compared to last week.
The largest reduction came from the Accomodation and Food Services sector, with over 7,000 people closing their claim.
The Government has extended the period of entry for new applicants, up to and including the 7th of July.
Wicklow TD Slams Government Over “Shameful” Refusal to Fund Rehills Development In Bray
Wicklow TD John Brady attacked the Government for refusing funding for the Rehills social and affordable housing development in Bray. Brady stated the decision disregards housing needs and blocks the delivery of up to 120 much-needed homes on public land.
East Coast FM Remains Wicklow's Favourite Radio Station
Latest JNLR/Ipsos survey shows that East Coast FM is still Wicklow's most listened to radio station.
Young Voices of Wicklow Unite at Comhairle na nÓg Youth Summit
The event on Nov 4th fostered civic participation of Wicklow's future decision makers.
Local TD Slams Government Hypocrisy In Trying To Induce Irish To Return Home
Many young people continue to leave Ireland because they cannot afford to live here amid the cost of living crisis according local Sinn Féin TD Fionntáin O Súilleabhain
Man Appears in Court Over Alleged False Social Media Post About Asylum Seeker
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the alleged sharing of false information on social media relating to an international protection applicant.
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