Seven out of 10 under-25s ‘may have to emigrate’
The shocking findings are contained in a new study commissioned by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), which the group said shows Ireland is set to lose another generation of its young people unless clear policies are introduced to tackle youth unemployment.
The report, entitled Youth Unemployment in Ireland — The Forgotten Generation, also showed that 90% of young employed people felt being out of work had a negative impact on their sense of well-being, which in some cases led to depression and stress.
