FF, Greens 'concerned' at order to seek work

FF, Greens 'concerned' at order to seek work
Social Democrat TD Gary Gannon said welfare recipients should not be targeted

Fianna Fáil and Green TDs are concerned about Government rules forcing pandemic unemployment payment (PUP) claimants to “genuinely” be seeking work.

The move has caused consternation, as many on such payments were forced to leave workplaces when the pandemic took hold. 

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