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.
Buying A Home? Wicklow Remains The Most Expensive County Outside Dublin
A house in the Garden County will set you back and average of €455,831.
Wicklow Ready To Build Sites Available for €40,000
A new council initiative has five sites up for grabs. They're connected to water, wastewater and have road frontage.
Wicklow Wexford TD Invokes The Spirit Of Rebellion In Dressing Down The Government
Wicklow–Wexford TD condemns Government over fuel prices amid protest anger
Wicklow's Simon Harris Calls For Unity As Fuel Relief Package Kicks In Amid Global Price Shock
Amid national anger and widespread protests, Wicklow's Simon Harris says the Government is determined to shield households and businesses from the worst of global price spikes and crippling costs
Memoir Launched in Support of Wicklow County Cancer Groups
Family, friends, local representatives and community supporters gathered in Rathnew for the launch of 'The Odyssey of a Wicklow Native' a memoir written by David Harrington.
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