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Ireland's Employment Surges: 70,000 New Jobs in 2024

2/21/2025

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Story summary

Ireland's employment increased by 70,000 (2.6%) in 2024, reaching nearly 2.8 million.
Unemployment fell to 4%, with 116,100 individuals out of work.
Health and social work added 17,200 jobs, while wholesale and retail trade lost 17,300 jobs.
The labor force grew to 2.89 million, indicating positive economic growth.

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Story summary

Ireland's employment increased by 70,000 (2.6%) in 2024, reaching nearly 2.8 million.
Unemployment fell to 4%, with 116,100 individuals out of work.
Health and social work added 17,200 jobs, while wholesale and retail trade lost 17,300 jobs.
The labor force grew to 2.89 million, indicating positive economic growth.