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12/06/2002
Unemployment figure edges up in Republic of Ireland
The number of people out of work in the Republic of Ireland rose in May, according to the latest figures issued by the Central Statistics Office.
Although the live register figure actually fell by 1,293 to 154,944, when adjusted for seasonal factors, it rose by 2,300 to 161,300. Compared to May 2001, the figure was also up 21,253.
A Labour Party spokesperson said the figures showed that unemployment continued to be a significant problem requiring the urgent attention of the government.
The standardised unemployment rate in May was unchanged compared to the month before, with the figure standing at 4.2%.
However, this compares with 3.7% in April 2001, based on the Quarterly National Household Survey.
(MB)
Although the live register figure actually fell by 1,293 to 154,944, when adjusted for seasonal factors, it rose by 2,300 to 161,300. Compared to May 2001, the figure was also up 21,253.
A Labour Party spokesperson said the figures showed that unemployment continued to be a significant problem requiring the urgent attention of the government.
The standardised unemployment rate in May was unchanged compared to the month before, with the figure standing at 4.2%.
However, this compares with 3.7% in April 2001, based on the Quarterly National Household Survey.
(MB)
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