The overall number of people on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment has fallen to just under 78,000 this week - its lowest level to date.
According to figures from the Department of Social Protection, the numbers are down 15,593 over the past two weeks.
Once again, the largest reduction of 2,662 was recorded in the accommodation and food services sector.
The figures show that €20.7 million in PUP payments will be paid out this week.
In total, €8.9 billion has been paid out in PUP payments to date.
In terms of age breakdown, the highest number of recipients are in the 35-44 age group.
Following the release of the figures, Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys said the pandemic continues to pose significant challenges right across society.
"If we have learned one thing about this virus, it's that it is unpredictable and we cannot at any stage let our guard down," she said in a statement.
"And so in the weeks ahead, let’s all remember the importance of staying at home and self-isolating if we are showing any symptoms," she added.
Minister Humphreys encouraged people to explore the idea where possible to work from home.
"Perhaps adopting that 'blended' style of working that so many of us have become used to over the past number of months.
"But above all, let’s remember that by adhering to the public health guidelines, we are protecting our friends, our families and our work colleagues," she said.
The PUP figures published this week are in addition to the 162,898 people who were on the Live Register at the end of September.
