Policy changes ‘forcing young people to emigrate’

RECENT government actions to tackle the recession are encouraging young people to emigrate rather than stay in Ireland.

Sine 2007, the numbers of young people unemployed under the age of 25 has soared by a staggering 173% with Ireland having the second highest level of unemployment among young men (18-24) in Western Europe.

Director at the NYCI Mary Cunningham said although the group recognises the economic crisis in Ireland and abroad, the Government appeared to be doing very little to support and retain young people in the country.