Menu
20/01/2010
NI's Dole Queue Shortening
Last year's steady rise in unemployment across NI looks like slowing.
Figures released today - for the period September to November 2009 - recorded a slight decrease in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate to 6.8%.
This is in comparison to the period June – August 2009 when the unemployment rate was 7.1%.
Figures for December 2009 recorded an increase of 500 in the number of unemployed claimants.
The official data showed this increase was larger than the previous monthly increase of 200, but was smaller than the average monthly increase of 1,500 during 2009.
Meanwhile, output from the Northern Ireland service sector fell during the third quarter of 2009 (-0.3%), while production sector output reported a slight increase (0.3%).
Commenting on the figures, Stormont First Minister and NI Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster said: "It is encouraging to see that the increase in the unemployment rate has slowed in recent months and that the Northern Ireland rate (6.8%) has remained below the UK average (7.8%).
"However, more recent figures for December 2009 show a rise of 500 in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits.
"While this increase is disappointing, the growth in claimants last month is below the average monthly increase of over 2,000 recorded during the first six months of the year," she said today.
She also commented on the latest economic output results for Quarter three, and said that 2009 figures show that output from production and service sectors has remained relatively flat when compared to the previous quarter.
"These estimates represent an improvement on the large falls recorded during the height of the recession, but they also highlight the continued difficulties that sectors such as engineering and allied industries and business services and finance are facing.
"The economic recovery will be a gradual process and it may be some time before we see growth recorded across all sectors," she explained.
She said that Northern Ireland must be well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities that arise as we move out of recession.
"I studied with interest the responses received in relation to the Independent Review of Economic Policy consultation.
"I will be making a statement to the Assembly next week outlining how I intend to respond to the recommendations of the Independent Panel's report," she concluded.
See: www.detini.gov.uk/deti-stats-index/stats-labour-market.htm
(BMcc/GK)
Figures released today - for the period September to November 2009 - recorded a slight decrease in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate to 6.8%.
This is in comparison to the period June – August 2009 when the unemployment rate was 7.1%.
Figures for December 2009 recorded an increase of 500 in the number of unemployed claimants.
The official data showed this increase was larger than the previous monthly increase of 200, but was smaller than the average monthly increase of 1,500 during 2009.
Meanwhile, output from the Northern Ireland service sector fell during the third quarter of 2009 (-0.3%), while production sector output reported a slight increase (0.3%).
Commenting on the figures, Stormont First Minister and NI Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster said: "It is encouraging to see that the increase in the unemployment rate has slowed in recent months and that the Northern Ireland rate (6.8%) has remained below the UK average (7.8%).
"However, more recent figures for December 2009 show a rise of 500 in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits.
"While this increase is disappointing, the growth in claimants last month is below the average monthly increase of over 2,000 recorded during the first six months of the year," she said today.
She also commented on the latest economic output results for Quarter three, and said that 2009 figures show that output from production and service sectors has remained relatively flat when compared to the previous quarter.
"These estimates represent an improvement on the large falls recorded during the height of the recession, but they also highlight the continued difficulties that sectors such as engineering and allied industries and business services and finance are facing.
"The economic recovery will be a gradual process and it may be some time before we see growth recorded across all sectors," she explained.
She said that Northern Ireland must be well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities that arise as we move out of recession.
"I studied with interest the responses received in relation to the Independent Review of Economic Policy consultation.
"I will be making a statement to the Assembly next week outlining how I intend to respond to the recommendations of the Independent Panel's report," she concluded.
See: www.detini.gov.uk/deti-stats-index/stats-labour-market.htm
(BMcc/GK)
Related Northern Ireland Business News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
18 November 2010
Unemployment Below UK Average - But Rising
There has been a rise in the number of people claiming unemployment benefit in Northern Ireland with the statistics showing that it has risen to 58,600, a monthly increase of 400 in October. This was the highest monthly rise in the number claiming unemployment benefits in all 12 UK regions.
Unemployment Below UK Average - But Rising
There has been a rise in the number of people claiming unemployment benefit in Northern Ireland with the statistics showing that it has risen to 58,600, a monthly increase of 400 in October. This was the highest monthly rise in the number claiming unemployment benefits in all 12 UK regions.
17 February 2010
NI's Unemployment Falling
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate of 6% has fallen and has also remained below the UK average (7.8%) and is also the lowest rate among the UK regions. A National Statistics press release, detailing the latest Northern Ireland labour market figures has been published today by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI).
NI's Unemployment Falling
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate of 6% has fallen and has also remained below the UK average (7.8%) and is also the lowest rate among the UK regions. A National Statistics press release, detailing the latest Northern Ireland labour market figures has been published today by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI).
21 January 2009
Job Creation Lessens Dole Queue Gloom
A financial services company has announced it will create 40 jobs in an expansion in north Belfast - positive news, especially when set against the new unemployment figures - which showed a further increase in the number of people claiming unemployment related benefits.
Job Creation Lessens Dole Queue Gloom
A financial services company has announced it will create 40 jobs in an expansion in north Belfast - positive news, especially when set against the new unemployment figures - which showed a further increase in the number of people claiming unemployment related benefits.
29 November 2002
Republic's unemployment rate rises to 4.6%
Unemployment in Ireland has risen to 4.6%, according to the latest statistics published in the Quarterly National Household Survey. The survey, from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), showed that the decline in industrial manufacturing employment has continued, with the loss of almost 17,000 jobs in the year to the third quarter of 2002.
Republic's unemployment rate rises to 4.6%
Unemployment in Ireland has risen to 4.6%, according to the latest statistics published in the Quarterly National Household Survey. The survey, from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), showed that the decline in industrial manufacturing employment has continued, with the loss of almost 17,000 jobs in the year to the third quarter of 2002.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
