Unemployment rate steady in Ireland with youth unemployment 'a topic of conversation globally'

The number of people unemployed last month stood at 138,200, compared with 138,600 in August
Unemployment rate steady in Ireland with youth unemployment 'a topic of conversation globally'

Youth unemployment rate stands at 12.2%, up slightly from August. File photo

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged in September at 4.7% with the youth unemployment rate ticking up slightly, new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows.

The unemployment rate is up compared to the same month last year when it stood at 4.1%. The number of people unemployed last month stood at 138,200, compared with 138,600 in August.

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