Evil of unemployment a terrible burden for our citizens to bear

It is correct to categorise the problem of unemployment as possibly the greatest social evil of today.

Among its casualties are people of all age groups, but it is true to point out that the real figures of those out of work, under the age of 25 years, of both sexes, cannot be short of 90,000. Many of these young people are forced to enter the dole queue. This is a sad psychological experience, even if their period without work turns out to be temporary.

I regret to say that I am representing a disaster area where employment is concerned. The industry for Carrigtwohill/Midleton have come and gone — leaving behind them the broken-dreams of those people in East Cork who had visions of a future in their native place, with secure jobs and all of the comforts that follow in the footsteps of such jobs.It is really frustrating to see so many of our young people emigrating. All these problems, the neglect and exploitation of our young people is now the greatest national scandal of all. Immediate action is called for if major social problems are not to affect many households.