More than 100,000 'trapped' in part-time jobs depend on Jobseekers

The independent think tank, Social Justice Ireland, says there are more than 100,000 people "trapped" in part-time work which, the group says, increases their dependency on State income supports.

Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland, said: “Over 100,000 people are currently working part-time hours, but would take full-time employment if they could find it. This figure has increased by 25% since 2008 and points to a worrying employment trend in Ireland.