Thousands face 'perfect storm of hardship' if pandemic supports lifted too soon

Thousands face 'perfect storm of hardship' if pandemic supports lifted too soon

The moratorium on energy disconnections will be lifted on Tuesday.

A perfect storm of problems and hardships is on the way for thousands of people as supports put in place during the pandemic are removed, one of Ireland's largest charities has predicted.

Over the coming days and weeks, the moratorium on energy disconnections will be removed and the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) will be wound down.

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