Phasing out of Covid supports dubbed 'premature and unfair'

Reducing the PUP will cause 'serious stress and anxiety' for many people, said Social Democrats co-leader Róisín Shortall.

Social Democrats co-leader Róisín Shortall. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The phasing out of Covid supports from September has been dubbed "premature and unfair", with some saying that it will put extra stress on those who are already struggling financially.

Members of the Opposition have rounded on the Government for phasing out the pandemic unemployment payment, and have urged the Taoiseach to rethink the decision.