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.
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Bray Four-Piece Florence Road Grateful For Eddie Vedder's Act Of Kindness
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Wicklow County Council Delays Rent Scheme Until November Amid Strong Protest Voices
Start date moved from 3 October to 7 November as councillors prepare to vote on a motion to halt the changes
Bray's Tales for Tadpoles Longlisted for Bookshop of the Year
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An Tóchar To Face Blessington In Wicklow Senior Football Final
An Tóchar and Blessington will contest the 2026 Wicklow Senior Football Championship final after winning their semi-finals at Aughrim over the weekend.
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