Unemployment at lowest level in more than 10 years

The unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since April 2008 — and economists are predicting that the rapid growth in employment is far from over.

Unemployment at lowest level in more than 10 years

The unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since April 2008 — and economists are predicting that the rapid growth in employment is far from over.

The latest employment figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally-adjusted total number out of work was 133,800 in August, down 5,100 compared to July.

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