Decline in number of non-nationals signing on Live Register

THE number of non-Irish nationals on the Live Register has slightly declined over the last year, indicating the large numbers now choosing to emigrate rather than continue to seek work in Ireland.

The number of people unable to find work for extended periods, and in danger of joining the ranks of the long-term unemployed, has continued to climb.

The CSO Live Register figures released this week show that in July there were 387,612 Irish nationals and 79,212 non-Irish nationals on the Live Register. This represents a monthly increase of 13,575 (+3.6%) in Irish nationals and an increase of 367 (+0.5%) in non-Irish nationals.