The government hasn’t ruled out a cut to the pandemic unemployment payment.
The current 350 euro payment is due to expire on August 10th.
However, Ministers have said they don't want a cliff edge situation for people where it ceases to exist.
But Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath wouldn't say whether or not the rate may be lowered.
Keith Grace, Karol Sadlier, Ceola and Carron announced as the station's A New Local Hero finalists
With Irish Music Month underway, the good news is continuing to roll in for rising stars across the nation, with more than eighty artists being named as local finalists in the national search for A New Local Hero over the coming weeks. Here are Sunshine 106.8's four picks: Keith Grace, Karol Sadlier, Ceola and Carron.
Andrea Hayes talks with Brian Redmond from RTE One's Dancing with the Stars Show
Pat Shortt in conversation with Sunshine 106.8's Joe Harrington
