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Ireland Hits Record Employment: 2.8 Million Jobs Created

8/26/2025

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Ireland's employment reached a record 2.8 million, reflecting a 2.3% increase from 2024, driven by construction and services.
The unemployment rate is low at 4.6%, with 63,900 new jobs created in the past year.
International Protection applicants can work after six months; 77% of new beneficiaries were employed last year.
There was a 42% decrease in International Protection applications in early 2025, primarily from Nigeria and Pakistan.

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Story summary

Ireland's employment reached a record 2.8 million, reflecting a 2.3% increase from 2024, driven by construction and services.
The unemployment rate is low at 4.6%, with 63,900 new jobs created in the past year.
International Protection applicants can work after six months; 77% of new beneficiaries were employed last year.
There was a 42% decrease in International Protection applications in early 2025, primarily from Nigeria and Pakistan.