Further trickle in PUP recipient rate to 140,000 

Just over 140,000 people will receive the PUP this week, down from 143,000 last week.

The reduction in Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) recipients has continued to slow, with a 3,468 person fall noted by the Department of Social Protection this week.

Just over 140,000 people will receive the PUP this week, down from 143,000 last week. A total of €41.4m in payments will be made for this week, down from €42.5m last week.