Jobless rate falls to 7.2%, its lowest since the crash
The monthly unemployment rate fell slightly again last month, to 7.2%.
There were 157,700 people out of work in December, according to the latest CSO figures.
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LIMITED OFFERThe monthly unemployment rate fell slightly again last month, to 7.2%.
There were 157,700 people out of work in December, according to the latest CSO figures.
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