Noonan remarks on ‘work allergy’ provoke outrage

Comments made by Finance Minister Michael Noonan about people on the dole has provoked a backlash from social and unemployment groups and opposition parties.

“The minister should withdraw the comments,” said James Dooley, deputy director of the National Youth Council of Ireland.

Mr Noonan, speaking to a group of business leader at a Kilkenny Chamber lunch, said some people on the dole are “allergic” to employment and “will never work”.