The number of people claiming the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment has seen another significant drop this week as the economy reopens - but claimants wishing to continue receiving the payment must confirm their eligibility by today, or risk losing the welfare support.
The number of PUP claims fell by 67,300 over the last week - the largest weekly decrease since the economy began to reopen, according to the latest figures from the Department of Social Protection.
PUP claims peaked in early May at 598,000, but have dropped this week to 345,600 - a reduction of 42% reflecting the gradual resumption of economic activity.