Signs two-tier economic growth ending

More jobs are being created outside the Dublin region as the economic recovery broadens and finally spells an ending to the two-tier economy, according to two surveys published today.

Utilities such as electricity and gas are hiring strongly, most sectors are increasing their number of posts, hotels and restaurants are more optimistic than they have been for five years, and employers in the Ulster counties expect to start hiring strongly too, recruitment firm Manpower found.

“Employer confidence seems to be strengthening,” said Jonny Edgar, operations manager at Manpower Ireland. “The fact that employers in 10 out of the 11 sectors surveyed plan to increase staff in the coming months is great news for job seekers. The electricity, gas and water sector is expected to perform the strongest, which is evident from recent job announcements such as from Siro, which represents a joint venture between ESB and Vodafone.”