Don’t smear the unemployed
The vast majority of the unemployed want to work, if suitable work is available for them in their area.
Tens of thousands of them took up jobs when they were generated during the Celtic Tiger period.
Try from €1.50 / week
SUBSCRIBEThe vast majority of the unemployed want to work, if suitable work is available for them in their area.
Tens of thousands of them took up jobs when they were generated during the Celtic Tiger period.
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