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.
Deputy Brady Confirms Details Of New Special School In Bray
It will be accommodated in a local existing school building, but operate independently, with its own structures and Board of Management.
Village Life Beckons - Hotel To Become New Homes In Enniskerry
15 homes on the site of former Powerscourt Arms Hotel have been granted planning - with strict conditions.
Bray Quartet Florence Road's Inexorable Rise To Fame Underlined With Addison Rae Billing
Bray band Florence Road are to join Addison Rae for her Dublin performance in June
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.
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