The only reason unemployment has dropped over the last 6 months is because of tus programmes, ce programmes and internship, all slave labour and all designed to hide the true figure of unemployment. Most of these programs last a year and offer no prospect of employment when completed, just back to the dole while the other batch head on to them, a circle of complete bull$hit.
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Read figures recently that illustrated that when you factored in involuntary part-time workers, those on Jobs Bridge and FAS schemes, Ireland’s unemployment rates are closer to 23%. The hidden unemployed in this country is a real issue. Hopefully some well thought out capital and infrastructure investment will start to address this.
Dont forget the 300,000 who emigrated.
Tom, a lost generation never to return ,
They with F.F have a lot to answer for .
While in opposition both FG and Lab . Did nothing to stem the infamous tiger they had their hands out for the goodies , and now in government they still have their hands out to take take take .the people responsible for the downfall SHOULD be held to account and prosecuted , instead of giving them fat pensions !!!!!!!