Irish Live Register jumps 20,000 in March to 372,800 - - a rise of 173,279 in 12 months; Unemployment rate increases to 11.0%; Claimants could reach 550,000 by the end of 2009
Apr 1st, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
The seasonally adjusted Live Register total increased from 352,800 in February to 372,800 in March, an increase of 20,000. In the year to March 2009, there was an unadjusted increase of 173,279 (+87.5%). The unemployment rate rose to 11%, according to the CSO. Ulster Bank, says at current rate of addition, the number of claimants could reach 550,000 by the end of 2009.
