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.
Closures and Roadworks To Note Across Wicklow County This Week
Don't face delays! Traffic could be impacted across four municipal districts in the coming week.
Doyle Flush In Donegal As Wicklow Hurlers Promotion Bid Remains Right On Track
Wicklow has seven points to spare over Donegal in their hurling league encounter over the weekend and have one final game at home to Louth that could ensure their promotion to division two
Wicklow Fashion Brand To Feature Prominently During Ireland's Six Nations Clash With Wales
Greystones sustainable fashion brand House of Hofu secured advertising worth more than €25,000 which will seen their branding flashed up tonight as Ireland’s Six Nations Championship clash with Wales team at Aviva Stadium
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
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