Clare’s SVP President is expecting current level five restrictions to result in a jump in demand for their services over the coming weeks.
The concerns are being raised as new statistics show Clare rents continue to rise, and the cost of owning and maintaining a family home has risen by more than 400 euro a year.
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Figures released earlier this month show over 12,000 people in Clare are now claiming some form of unemployment benefit – with over 7,200 of these availing of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.
Niamh McDonnell believes people and families will be under pressure to make the most out of Christmas.
