Shortfalls in key areas will hit competitiveness

Ireland’s position at the top of the competitiveness league for the availability of skilled labour is in jeopardy because of shortfalls in key areas.

That is according to the American Chamber of Commerce which represents some of the biggest private sector employers in Ireland and sectors that have best withstood the recession.

The chamber said its members have flagged particular concerns about the dearth of IT graduates and people with language skills.