202,000 people received the payment this week
The number of Pandemic Unemployment Payment recipients has now reached its lowest level since March 2020.
Just over 202,000 people received the payment this week, which is 9,700 fewer than last week.
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys says she expects the numbers to fall further into August.
Just over 202,000 people are due to receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, a decrease of almost 9,700 on last week
— Department of Social Protection (@welfare_ie) July 21, 2021
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