More than 500,000 claim social welfare supports as Covid-19 causes 'economic emergency'

Over 500,000 people are now claiming social welfare supports as workers all over the country lose their jobs or face swingeing pay cuts.

Record 513,350 claim social welfare due to virus crisis

A record 500,000-plus people in Ireland are claiming social welfare support, as workers lose their jobs or face sharp pay cuts because of the coronavirus shutdown.