Menu
10/06/2008
Unemployment Level Reaches Unprecedented Level
New unemployment figures have revealed those collecting dole cheques have reached the 200,000 mark.
The Live Register, which outlines the numbers collecting state welfare, is now at the highest level this decade.
Fine Gael spokesman, Leo Varadkar, said the unemployment level was a “crisis” and called on the Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan to make a statement in the Daíl on the problem.
“The live register for May shows job losses are accelerating, with a 4% increase in the seasonally adjusted figure, and a massive 30% increase in the year. Job losses are now spread across the whole economy, not just the housing sector,” said Mr Varadkar.
He added: "The government claims rising unemployment is an international phenomenon, but job losses are actually falling across most of Europe. Ireland is only one of two EU countries where unemployment has risen in the last year.
“The Republic used to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe, but now has a bigger unemployment problem than 11 other EU countries, including the UK.”
Mr Varadkar said the figures should be “setting off alarm bells” in the government, and said that a new government strategy was needed.
(DW/KMcA)
The Live Register, which outlines the numbers collecting state welfare, is now at the highest level this decade.
Fine Gael spokesman, Leo Varadkar, said the unemployment level was a “crisis” and called on the Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan to make a statement in the Daíl on the problem.
“The live register for May shows job losses are accelerating, with a 4% increase in the seasonally adjusted figure, and a massive 30% increase in the year. Job losses are now spread across the whole economy, not just the housing sector,” said Mr Varadkar.
He added: "The government claims rising unemployment is an international phenomenon, but job losses are actually falling across most of Europe. Ireland is only one of two EU countries where unemployment has risen in the last year.
“The Republic used to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe, but now has a bigger unemployment problem than 11 other EU countries, including the UK.”
Mr Varadkar said the figures should be “setting off alarm bells” in the government, and said that a new government strategy was needed.
(DW/KMcA)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
21 March 2024
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar Announces Resignation
Ireland's Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has announced that he will stand down as prime minister with immediate effect and leader of Fine Gael as soon as his successor is selected.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar Announces Resignation
Ireland's Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has announced that he will stand down as prime minister with immediate effect and leader of Fine Gael as soon as his successor is selected.
02 January 2013
Cabinet Urged To Help Tackle Unemployment
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will chair a special cabinet meeting on jobs this month in an effort to tackle the increasing number of people claiming unemployment benefits. The unemployment rate remains high at 14.6%, with some 423,300 claiming unemployment benefits.
Cabinet Urged To Help Tackle Unemployment
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will chair a special cabinet meeting on jobs this month in an effort to tackle the increasing number of people claiming unemployment benefits. The unemployment rate remains high at 14.6%, with some 423,300 claiming unemployment benefits.
12 September 2013
More Growth And Job Creation Needed In Ireland - OECD
Ireland's economy is now showing encouraging signs of recovery from the financial crisis, but more must be done to reinvigorate growth and create the jobs that will get the country back to full health, according to the OECD.
More Growth And Job Creation Needed In Ireland - OECD
Ireland's economy is now showing encouraging signs of recovery from the financial crisis, but more must be done to reinvigorate growth and create the jobs that will get the country back to full health, according to the OECD.
18 January 2016
Ireland Still Suffering 'Crisis Level Unemployment' - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin has said that Ireland is still suffering from "crisis level unemployment, in spite of government announcements to the contrary". "Every new Job created is good news and we in Sinn Féin welcome the improved figures. But it’s important that we represent the situation clearly and honestly.
Ireland Still Suffering 'Crisis Level Unemployment' - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin has said that Ireland is still suffering from "crisis level unemployment, in spite of government announcements to the contrary". "Every new Job created is good news and we in Sinn Féin welcome the improved figures. But it’s important that we represent the situation clearly and honestly.
19 August 2016
Sinn Féin 'Disappointed' At Latest Unemployment Figures
Sinn Féin have said that they are "disappointed" at the latest unemployment figures for July from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Sinn Féin 'Disappointed' At Latest Unemployment Figures
Sinn Féin have said that they are "disappointed" at the latest unemployment figures for July from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Some late sunshine this evening. Staying dry with some clear spells developing between patches of cloud, this allows a few fog patches to develop through the early hours. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
