Economic uncertainties contribute to nearly 30% drop in professional job openings

The report said salaries in general are expected to remain stable across various sectors

As of the end of March there were 15,804 professional job openings across the country — down from 22,393 last year.

The number of professional job openings in Ireland has declined by nearly 30% in the year to the end of March as employment expectations shift and economic uncertainties emerge, a new report has found.

The report, published by global recruitment consultancy firm Morgan McKinley, found that as of the end of March there were 15,804 professional job openings across Ireland — down from 22,393 last year.