Foreign workers bear the brunt of job cuts

FOREIGNERS have been more adversely affected by the downturn than any other social group, according to a study by National Irish Bank.

Net emigration has resumed, composed almost entirely of non-national workers, who have also experienced a fall in employment of 30% over the past two years.

The economy officially moved out of recession during the first quarter of 2010 on the back of a strong growth in exports.