Unemployment rate falls to 5.6% in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August fell to 5.6% from the revised rate of 5.8% in July. Business • 04 Sep 18
Unemployment rate falls to 5.6% in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August fell to 5.6% from the revised rate of 5.8% in July. Business • 04 Sep 18
Unemployment falls to 5.1% in June - CSO The country's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in June from 5.2% in May - the lowest level since October 2007 - new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 03 Jul 18
Unemployment falls to 5.1% in June - CSO The country's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in June from 5.2% in May - the lowest level since October 2007 - new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 03 Jul 18
Unemployment rate revised sharply lower to 5.3% - CSO The country's unemployment rate was revised sharply down to 5.3% in May, from an initial estimate of 5.8% following strong jobs growth in the first quarter. Business • 20 Jun 18
Unemployment rate revised sharply lower to 5.3% - CSO The country's unemployment rate was revised sharply down to 5.3% in May, from an initial estimate of 5.8% following strong jobs growth in the first quarter. Business • 20 Jun 18
Unemployment rate falls again in May - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office shows that unemployment fell again in May after falling below the 6% level for the first time in ten years in April. Business • 06 Jun 18
Unemployment rate falls again in May - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office shows that unemployment fell again in May after falling below the 6% level for the first time in ten years in April. Business • 06 Jun 18
Call to restore welfare payments to pre-crash level A group representing unemployed people has called on the Government to restore social welfare payments to the unemployed to levels seen before the economic crisis. Ireland • 30 May 18
Call to restore welfare payments to pre-crash level A group representing unemployed people has called on the Government to restore social welfare payments to the unemployed to levels seen before the economic crisis. Ireland • 30 May 18
German inflation overshoots ECB target in May German consumer price inflation soared more than expected in May to hit the highest level in over a year, data showed today. Business • 30 May 18
German inflation overshoots ECB target in May German consumer price inflation soared more than expected in May to hit the highest level in over a year, data showed today. Business • 30 May 18
Euro zone economic growth slows in Q1 as expected Economic growth in the euro zone slowed as expected at the start of 2018, EU statistics agency Eurostat said in its preliminary flash estimate. Business • 02 May 18
Euro zone economic growth slows in Q1 as expected Economic growth in the euro zone slowed as expected at the start of 2018, EU statistics agency Eurostat said in its preliminary flash estimate. Business • 02 May 18
Unemployment falls below 6% for first time in 10 years New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the unemployment rate fell below 6% for the first time in a decade as it dropped to 5.9% in April from 6% in March. Business • 01 May 18
Unemployment falls below 6% for first time in 10 years New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the unemployment rate fell below 6% for the first time in a decade as it dropped to 5.9% in April from 6% in March. Business • 01 May 18
GDP forecasts raised as labour market fuels more growth The Government has today raised the country's gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts for the next four years. Business • 18 Apr 18
GDP forecasts raised as labour market fuels more growth The Government has today raised the country's gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts for the next four years. Business • 18 Apr 18
75% of employers planning staff pay rises in 2018 - Cpl Over three quarters of Irish-based employers intend on giving staff pay rises this year, according to the latest Employment Market Monitor from recruitment firm Cpl Resources. Business • 16 Apr 18
75% of employers planning staff pay rises in 2018 - Cpl Over three quarters of Irish-based employers intend on giving staff pay rises this year, according to the latest Employment Market Monitor from recruitment firm Cpl Resources. Business • 16 Apr 18
Unemployment rate unchanged in March - CSO The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.1% between February and March, latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 04 Apr 18
Unemployment rate unchanged in March - CSO The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.1% between February and March, latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 04 Apr 18
Euro zone unemployment at lowest since December 2008 Europe's economic recovery is gaining pace, with euro zone unemployment at its lowest level since December 2008 and inflation on the rise, according to latest official figures. Business • 04 Apr 18
Euro zone unemployment at lowest since December 2008 Europe's economic recovery is gaining pace, with euro zone unemployment at its lowest level since December 2008 and inflation on the rise, according to latest official figures. Business • 04 Apr 18
Employment levels just 12,000 below all time peak - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that employment rose by 3.1% in the fourth quarter of last year compared to the same time in 2016. Business • 14 Mar 18
Employment levels just 12,000 below all time peak - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that employment rose by 3.1% in the fourth quarter of last year compared to the same time in 2016. Business • 14 Mar 18
Numbers at work up by 2.2% in third quarter - CSO Ireland's rapidly expanding economy has led to an additional 48,000 people at work in the third quarter of 2017, an increase of 2.2%, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 16 Jan 18
Numbers at work up by 2.2% in third quarter - CSO Ireland's rapidly expanding economy has led to an additional 48,000 people at work in the third quarter of 2017, an increase of 2.2%, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 16 Jan 18
Euro zone unemployment falls to nine-year low Europe's economic recovery is deepening, data showed today, with euro zone unemployment falling to its lowest level since January 2009. Business • 09 Jan 18
Euro zone unemployment falls to nine-year low Europe's economic recovery is deepening, data showed today, with euro zone unemployment falling to its lowest level since January 2009. Business • 09 Jan 18
German jobs bonanza pushes unemployment to record low Germany's unemployment rate has hit a record low as its jobless total fell more than forecast in December, underpinning a broad-based economic upswing that augurs well for further strong growth in 2018. Business • 03 Jan 18
German jobs bonanza pushes unemployment to record low Germany's unemployment rate has hit a record low as its jobless total fell more than forecast in December, underpinning a broad-based economic upswing that augurs well for further strong growth in 2018. Business • 03 Jan 18
Live Register figures down again in November New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the number of people signing on the Live Register in November is the lowest since August 2008, when the figures first started to be compiled. Business • 07 Dec 17
Live Register figures down again in November New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the number of people signing on the Live Register in November is the lowest since August 2008, when the figures first started to be compiled. Business • 07 Dec 17
Unemployment rate was worse than thought during crisis The country's unemployment rate fell to 6.1% in November from 6.3% a month earlier as a revision to the entire series showed the jobless rate has been higher in recent years than previously thought. Business • 06 Dec 17
Unemployment rate was worse than thought during crisis The country's unemployment rate fell to 6.1% in November from 6.3% a month earlier as a revision to the entire series showed the jobless rate has been higher in recent years than previously thought. Business • 06 Dec 17
Euro zone inflation up less than expected in November Euro zone inflation rose by less than expected in November, highlighting that price growth remains weak in the bloc and supporting the European Central Bank's plan to remove stimulus only gradually. Business • 30 Nov 17
Euro zone inflation up less than expected in November Euro zone inflation rose by less than expected in November, highlighting that price growth remains weak in the bloc and supporting the European Central Bank's plan to remove stimulus only gradually. Business • 30 Nov 17
Germany reports record low unemployment Unemployment in Germany marked a record low since the country's 1990 reunification in November, official data showed today, with the economy in good health as politicians struggle to form a government. Business • 30 Nov 17
Germany reports record low unemployment Unemployment in Germany marked a record low since the country's 1990 reunification in November, official data showed today, with the economy in good health as politicians struggle to form a government. Business • 30 Nov 17
Catalonia unemployment jumps as political crisis drags Registered unemployment rose sharply in Catalonia in October, new figures showed today. Business • 03 Nov 17
Catalonia unemployment jumps as political crisis drags Registered unemployment rose sharply in Catalonia in October, new figures showed today. Business • 03 Nov 17
Live Register falls again in October The number of people signing on the Live Register in October fell to the lowest level since September 2008, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 03 Nov 17
Live Register falls again in October The number of people signing on the Live Register in October fell to the lowest level since September 2008, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 03 Nov 17
Unemployment rate down to 6% in October - CSO The unemployment rate fell slightly between September October, from 6.1% down to 6%, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 01 Nov 17
Unemployment rate down to 6% in October - CSO The unemployment rate fell slightly between September October, from 6.1% down to 6%, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 01 Nov 17
Unemployment rate steady at 6.1% in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 6.1% in September. Business • 03 Oct 17
Unemployment rate steady at 6.1% in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 6.1% in September. Business • 03 Oct 17
Employment levels up 2.4% in Q2, but below expectations New figures from the Central Statistics Office show an annual increase in employment levels in the second quarter, while the level of unemployment fell for the 20th quarter in a row. Business • 22 Sep 17
Employment levels up 2.4% in Q2, but below expectations New figures from the Central Statistics Office show an annual increase in employment levels in the second quarter, while the level of unemployment fell for the 20th quarter in a row. Business • 22 Sep 17
