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21/08/2008
Figures Confirm Irish Employment Still Falling
The latest figures from the CSO show the Republic of Ireland's unemployment rate has risen again, leading some to suggest the economic downturn is worsening.
According to the Central Statistics Office, the employment rate has fallen from 4.8% to 5.1% in the second quarter of this year, with 115,500 people unemployed in the second quarter, an increase of more than 15,000 over the previous 12 months.
Fine Gael Deputy Leader & Finance Spokesman Richard Bruton TD said rise in unemployment revealed the economic downturn is gaining pace.
"These figures show the extremely rapid deterioration in the economy that has occurred since March with employment down 26,600 in one quarter. Full time employment has declined consistently this year for the first time since the 1980s,” said the minister.
He added: "This Government is doing nothing to restore confidence and showing no sign of being willing to take the decisions necessary to get the economy back on track. Serious questions are now being asked as to whether the Government understands the scale of the problem.”
The continuing rise in unemployment is believed to be due to be heavily weighted by the falling construction sector. According to the CSO’s report employment in the construction industry decreased by 15.2% in June 2008 in comparison with June
2007. The monthly employment index also decreased over the same period.
(DW)
According to the Central Statistics Office, the employment rate has fallen from 4.8% to 5.1% in the second quarter of this year, with 115,500 people unemployed in the second quarter, an increase of more than 15,000 over the previous 12 months.
Fine Gael Deputy Leader & Finance Spokesman Richard Bruton TD said rise in unemployment revealed the economic downturn is gaining pace.
"These figures show the extremely rapid deterioration in the economy that has occurred since March with employment down 26,600 in one quarter. Full time employment has declined consistently this year for the first time since the 1980s,” said the minister.
He added: "This Government is doing nothing to restore confidence and showing no sign of being willing to take the decisions necessary to get the economy back on track. Serious questions are now being asked as to whether the Government understands the scale of the problem.”
The continuing rise in unemployment is believed to be due to be heavily weighted by the falling construction sector. According to the CSO’s report employment in the construction industry decreased by 15.2% in June 2008 in comparison with June
2007. The monthly employment index also decreased over the same period.
(DW)
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Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today launched a public consultation on a proposed new employment programme for Northern Ireland. The new programme, which has been called provisionally Steps 2 Success (NI), will replace the Department’s main adult return to work provision, Steps to Work, which was introduced in September 2008.
12 November 2003
UK employment total rises by 300,000
Labour market statistics released today show the number of people in work is up by 300,000 over the last year. This month's Labour Force survey shows employment growing and unemployment on a downward trend. The number of people in work increased by 28,000 this quarter and is more than 300,000 higher than a year ago – so topping 28.2 million people.
UK employment total rises by 300,000
Labour market statistics released today show the number of people in work is up by 300,000 over the last year. This month's Labour Force survey shows employment growing and unemployment on a downward trend. The number of people in work increased by 28,000 this quarter and is more than 300,000 higher than a year ago – so topping 28.2 million people.
16 January 2012
Ó Snodaigh Calls For Employment Clause For Diageo's Brewery Project
Dublin South Central Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has welcomed the announcement from Diageo that it is to make a capital investment of €153 million in a brewing centre of excellence at St James's Gate, Dublin with the creation of 300 jobs during the construction phase.
Ó Snodaigh Calls For Employment Clause For Diageo's Brewery Project
Dublin South Central Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has welcomed the announcement from Diageo that it is to make a capital investment of €153 million in a brewing centre of excellence at St James's Gate, Dublin with the creation of 300 jobs during the construction phase.
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JobBridge Is A Pathway To Full-Time Employment – Coffey
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has said that the JobBridge internship scheme is a clear and dependable pathway to full-time employment, which has seen 36 per cent of intern graduates in Waterford moving directly into employment, while 61 per cent of interns nationally have secured employment five months after graduating from the scheme.
26 October 2012
Dáil Debate On Cuts To Employment Schemes In Co Galway
Fianna Fáil TD Michael Kitt raised a special debate in the Dáil on the damaging cuts to Community Employment (CE) Schemes across Co Galway and unnecessary restrictions on a range of other employment initiatives.
Dáil Debate On Cuts To Employment Schemes In Co Galway
Fianna Fáil TD Michael Kitt raised a special debate in the Dáil on the damaging cuts to Community Employment (CE) Schemes across Co Galway and unnecessary restrictions on a range of other employment initiatives.
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