Students fear for career prospects in Ireland

The Union of Students in Ireland is urging the Government to do more to assist graduates in gaining employment.

It comes after a survey of nearly 6,000 students found that most are fearing for their future career prospects because of the current economic climate.

CSO figures also show that 39% of people under 24 are unemployed with many facing the reality of having to move abroad in search of work.

John Logue of the Union of Students of Ireland said Ireland is losing some of its finest assets through emigration.