Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

On Air Now

5:00pm - 9:00pm

The Saturday Beat

Diana Ross

Chain Reaction

Reduction of 400 Receiving Covid-19 Payment In Midlands

Monday, 25 May 2020 14:30

Nationally, there's been a decrease of 5,200.

There's been a reduction of 400 people in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment in the Midlands this week.

Westmeath saw a reduction of 200 from 11,300 to 11,100, with a drop of 100 in Laois from 8,400 to 8,300.

Offaly also seen a decrease of 100 from 8,800 to 8,700.

5,200 fewer people will receive the payment in total across Ireland.

33,400 people will get the payment for the last time as they are returning to work.

In total, the Department of Social Protection will pay just under 580,000 people tomorrow, at a cost of over 200 million euro.

Minister Regina Doherty says the indications are the numbers receiving the pandemic unemployment payment will now fall as the country gradually reopens.

She also says that as we gradually move through the phases of reopening our society, we need to now review the nature of the payment.

The main sectors in which people are returning to work are Construction with 12,700 workers back.

In Wholesale and Retail Trade, Repair of Motor vehicles and motorcycles, 5,500 have returned to work and 3,700 have returned to their jobs in the Manufacturing sector.

More from Midlands News

Laois Hotel To Hold Fuel Crisis Meeting This Weekend

The event gets underway at 5 PM from the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise tomorrow.
Midlands MEP Welcomes European Ban On AI 'Nudification’ Apps

Midlands MEP Maria Walsh says these apps need to be held legally accountable.
Jadotville Monument Unveiled In Westmeath

The new monument is outside Mullingar's Columb Barracks.
LOETB Highlight Importance Of Prisoner Education Programmes

New studies are showing prisoners are less likely to reoffend when enrolled in education.
Housing Minister Opens 77 New Social Homes In Offaly

Kingswood in Tullamore houses 159 tenants.
Justice Minister Criticises TDs Speaking Out Against Gardai

Longford Westmeath rep Sorca Clarke is insisting the garda model is "broken".
Farmers Urge Action From Government Over Dairy Price War

Various supermarkets have lowered their own brand products.
National Lottery Calls On Midlands' Winner To Collect Million Euro Prize

This is the sixth National Lottery millionaire of the year.
Midlands Hospital Reopening Surgical Ward

The upgraded ward has newly renovated features.
Planning Granted For Westmeath Hotel Expansion

The owners are bidding to demolish an existing two-storey building.
Westmeath Town Centre Plan Set For May Day Launch

It's under the second phase of the national scheme.
Midlands Weapons Offences Up 44%

The offences include weapons and explosives.
Laois TD Questions 2030 Housing Target

Sean Fleming wants clarity.
Midlands MEP Challenges EU As Housing Funding Falls Short

He wants concrete action in the next EU budget.
Penalty Shootout Heartache Breaks Irish Hearts In Prague

Czechia are now just 90 minutes away from a spot at this year's World Cup.
Jadotville Monument Being Unveiled In Westmeath

The event takes place at 11am in Mullingar.
Childcare Consultations To Take Place Next Month In Midlands

The consolations will aim to improve the childcare system
11% Of Tests Cancelled Over New Insurance Rule By RSA

It comes under a new rule agreed between driving testers through Forsa and the bod.
Longford-Westmeath TD Blasts Opposition Over Being Called 'Lackey'

Kevin Boxer Moran feels there's unfair name calling by the opposition against Independent TD's.
More Supports Needed For Meals On Wheels - Irish Rural Link

Its CEO, Ballycumber's Seamus Boland says those who use the network are still worried about the cost of living.

Download Our App

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103