Almost 300,000 people to receive PUP payment this week

According to the latest figures from the Department of Social Protection, 295,860 people will claim the payment this week, up 51,707 from 244,153 last week - an increase of 21.17% or over a fifth.The sector with the highest number of people claiming the PUP is Accommodation and Food Services , followed by Wholesale and Retail Trade and Administrative and Support Services Activities .

Apart from those receiving the PUP, a further 211,492 people were on the Live Register as of the end of September. The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys said the figures reflected the economic impact of the decision to move to Level 5 restrictions. "I know this has been a really difficult few days, particularly for those who have temporarily lost their jobs or whose businesses have had to close. I know that people are worried about the next few weeks. They are worried about their families, their friends and their jobs," she said.

The Minister urged the public to redouble efforts to suppress the virus, by limiting contacts, working remotely where possible and staying within five kilometres of home for exercise.

Well the Green party wanted to trial a universal income. I guess they got their wish. This is what is in store for all of is in the near future

Yes by doing ridiculous things like stopping convenience stores from selling toys where there is no other toy shop within 5km or deeming children's clothes as non essential items in Tesco & Dunnes. They dont need their full compliment of staff anymore, youre forcing people online

Where is all the money coming from?

Make that 600,000 people come Jan/Feb 2021! 🤣

Throw away your masks, see your friends & your family, open your businesses, welcome your loved ones to your home, hug grandparents, reject anti-social distancing, travel, love & live life & when they try to stop you, tell them that you're Trent Hardcastle IamTrentHardcastle

Disgrace. 300000 deprived of earning a living for something they may never get

👏 Tony and the lads Level 5 working

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