The Tánaiste has indicated that the Government would review the plan to further reduce the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in January if the country is still in the teeth of the pandemic.
Speaking during Leaders' Questions in the Dáil, Leo Varadkar said the moving of Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan to Level 4 was a bitter blow to people there but most know it had to be done.
He said behaviours have to change in every county because the virus is circulating everywhere. Mr Varadkar said the Covid Restriction Subsidy Scheme will kick in next week and counties moved to Level 4 will be given priority.
He acknowledged that some people on the PUP will see a big reduction in their incomes, but said the scheme has to be affordable. Latest coronavirus