Unemployment rate rises slightly in September

An economist said the 'figures will prompt some concern among the Cabinet about what lies ahead in the economy'

The unemployment increased 0.1% compared to August with 11.9% of people aged 15 to 24 unemployed.  File photo: Lauren Hurley/PA

The unemployment rate ticked up slightly in September to 4.2% which could cause “some concern” for the Government ahead of next week’s budget.

According to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), unemployment increased 0.1% compared to August with 11.9% of people aged 15 to 24 unemployed — up from 11.4%. The unemployment rate among 25- to 74-year-olds remained unchanged at 3.1%.