Minister urges people to apply for January Pandemic Unemployment Payments as soon as possible

Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys. File Picture: Julien Behal/ PA

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has advised anyone applying for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) to apply online as soon as possible.

Speaking this evening, Ms Humphreys said the return to full level 5 Covid-19 restrictions from tonight, would further impact “on the economic life of the country."