1,100 Have Availed Of COVID-Related Illness Benefit

The Department of Social Protection says just over 1100 people in Clare have received enhanced illness support payments after being forced to take time off work because of COVID-19.

The 350 euro support is available only to those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have been medically cleared to self-isolate since the beginning of the pandemic.

The 1,100 figure is an overall total dating back to March.