Unemployment rate falls to 5.1%; Lowest level since 2007

Irish unemployment was lower again in June, falling to 5.1% from 5.2% in May.
The number of unemployed is down 22% in the year to June, accelerating from a -15% pace in December 2017.
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SUBSCRIBEIrish unemployment was lower again in June, falling to 5.1% from 5.2% in May.
The number of unemployed is down 22% in the year to June, accelerating from a -15% pace in December 2017.
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