Jobs fall 5% at Údarás firms

EXPORTING companies led the way in job creation at Údarás na Gaeltachta firms last year, with the agency saying it is still capable of attracting new investment.

Total employment in Údarás na Gaeltachta assisted companies fell 5% to 7,074 last year. The job creation agency said 704 full-time jobs were created in 2010 despite difficult trading conditions. This was down slightly on the previous year.

Acting chief executive, Seán Ó Labhraí said it is encouraging to see a number of exporting companies continued to invest further and expand their operations during the year.