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16/12/2010
Building Jobs' Losses Hit Dole Figure
The construction sector has again been highlighted as a major factor in rising unemployment levels.
Figures released today for the period August - October 2010 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate has increased over the quarter to reach 7.6%.
Christmas may be less than two weeks away, but there is little cheer for the thousands of people who are out of work with even more recent figures (for November) showing that the number of unemployment benefit claimants had actually increased again - by 100 - from the previous month's revised figure to 58,500
The total number of employee jobs was estimated at 697,630 for September 2010 - a fall of 940 over the quarter.
However, after eight consecutive quarterly decreases, the number of private sector jobs had increased by 430 during the latest quarter.
This net decrease over the quarter also meant a fall of 5,240 over the year and the drop was again driven by falls in the Construction sector (-690) and Service sector (-410) jobs, although the Manufacturing sector increased by 110 jobs.
This quarterly decline was the ninth successive decrease in the seasonally adjusted employee jobs series. However, this was the second smallest decline in employee jobs since the series peaked in June 2008 and was only 28% of the average quarterly decrease since the downturn started.
Commenting on the figures, NI Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster said: "It was disappointing to note the latest increase in the unemployment rate for Northern Ireland.
"Nevertheless, our unemployment rate (7.6%) is still lower than the corresponding rate for the United Kingdom (7.9%) and it also compares favourably to the latest European Union (9.6%) and Republic of Ireland (14.1%) figures.
"Although the figures for November 2010 show a marginal increase of 100 in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits, over recent months there has been a notable slowing in the rate of increase, with the latest monthly increase much less marked than last year."
The Minister continued: "The Quarterly Employment Survey results for September 2010 also indicated a slow down in the rate of job losses in Northern Ireland.
"The latest quarterly decrease in jobs was approximately one quarter of the average fall in jobs since the start of the downturn.
"The industry driving this quarter's job losses was once again the construction sector, as firms continue to find economic conditions difficult.
"However, on a brighter note, manufacturing companies reported an increase in jobs for the second consecutive quarter and the number of private sector jobs increased for the first time in two years," the DUP Minister continued, noting that her Department was notified of 122 confirmed redundancies in November 2010. This compared to 119 in October 2010 and 389 in November 2009.
There has been a 53% decrease in the number of confirmed redundancies over the last year to 30th November 2010 - 2,219 compared to 4,703 in the previous year.
(BMcC/GK)
Figures released today for the period August - October 2010 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate has increased over the quarter to reach 7.6%.
Christmas may be less than two weeks away, but there is little cheer for the thousands of people who are out of work with even more recent figures (for November) showing that the number of unemployment benefit claimants had actually increased again - by 100 - from the previous month's revised figure to 58,500
The total number of employee jobs was estimated at 697,630 for September 2010 - a fall of 940 over the quarter.
However, after eight consecutive quarterly decreases, the number of private sector jobs had increased by 430 during the latest quarter.
This net decrease over the quarter also meant a fall of 5,240 over the year and the drop was again driven by falls in the Construction sector (-690) and Service sector (-410) jobs, although the Manufacturing sector increased by 110 jobs.
This quarterly decline was the ninth successive decrease in the seasonally adjusted employee jobs series. However, this was the second smallest decline in employee jobs since the series peaked in June 2008 and was only 28% of the average quarterly decrease since the downturn started.
Commenting on the figures, NI Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster said: "It was disappointing to note the latest increase in the unemployment rate for Northern Ireland.
"Nevertheless, our unemployment rate (7.6%) is still lower than the corresponding rate for the United Kingdom (7.9%) and it also compares favourably to the latest European Union (9.6%) and Republic of Ireland (14.1%) figures.
"Although the figures for November 2010 show a marginal increase of 100 in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits, over recent months there has been a notable slowing in the rate of increase, with the latest monthly increase much less marked than last year."
The Minister continued: "The Quarterly Employment Survey results for September 2010 also indicated a slow down in the rate of job losses in Northern Ireland.
"The latest quarterly decrease in jobs was approximately one quarter of the average fall in jobs since the start of the downturn.
"The industry driving this quarter's job losses was once again the construction sector, as firms continue to find economic conditions difficult.
"However, on a brighter note, manufacturing companies reported an increase in jobs for the second consecutive quarter and the number of private sector jobs increased for the first time in two years," the DUP Minister continued, noting that her Department was notified of 122 confirmed redundancies in November 2010. This compared to 119 in October 2010 and 389 in November 2009.
There has been a 53% decrease in the number of confirmed redundancies over the last year to 30th November 2010 - 2,219 compared to 4,703 in the previous year.
(BMcC/GK)
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Unemployment Continues To Rise
Ireland's unemployment rate has risen again in the third quarter of 2011, according to official figures published on Monday. The findings from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) showed that in the third quarter of this year unemployment had hit 14.4%, up from 14.2% in the previous quarter.
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10 December 2012
IT Firm Creates 100 New Jobs
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD, today announced that Mandiant, a specialist provider of IT security solutions is to establish an engineering and security operations centre in Dublin with the creation of 100 new jobs.
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Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD, today announced that Mandiant, a specialist provider of IT security solutions is to establish an engineering and security operations centre in Dublin with the creation of 100 new jobs.
06 May 2009
Offshore Company Axes Jobs
Around 150 jobs in Aberdeen and Dundee have been axed after an offshore services company ceased trading. Oceanteam Power and Umbilical has been forced to close when the firm's holding company withdrew its financial support. Staff are based in Aberdeen, at workshops in Dundee and offshore.
Offshore Company Axes Jobs
Around 150 jobs in Aberdeen and Dundee have been axed after an offshore services company ceased trading. Oceanteam Power and Umbilical has been forced to close when the firm's holding company withdrew its financial support. Staff are based in Aberdeen, at workshops in Dundee and offshore.
19 March 2003
NI gains 7,000 new jobs despite 'difficult year'
The regional Labour Market Statistics for the last quarter of 2002 released this morning have indicated that there has been an increase of some 7,000 jobs over the year, with a particularly strong performance in the service sector.
NI gains 7,000 new jobs despite 'difficult year'
The regional Labour Market Statistics for the last quarter of 2002 released this morning have indicated that there has been an increase of some 7,000 jobs over the year, with a particularly strong performance in the service sector.
16 June 2010
NI Unemployment Rises - Again
There are more jobs being lost in Northern Ireland with levels of unemployment continuing to rise. Figures released today, for the period February to April 2010, recorded a rise in the unemployment rate to 6.9%. More recent figures for May 2010 also showed an increase of 100 over the month in the number of claimants.
NI Unemployment Rises - Again
There are more jobs being lost in Northern Ireland with levels of unemployment continuing to rise. Figures released today, for the period February to April 2010, recorded a rise in the unemployment rate to 6.9%. More recent figures for May 2010 also showed an increase of 100 over the month in the number of claimants.
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