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27/05/2015
Unemployment Rate Rises In The North West
The unemployment rate in the North West has risen, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
The figures showed that almost 8,000 more people this year are now out of work compared to 2014.
Fianna Fáil Senator Marc Mac Sharry said while a recovery may be underway in Dublin, it is not being felt across the country.
Mr Mac Sharry said: "Only recently we have had job losses Elanco pharma plant in Sligo and there are now concerns about the future of jobs at the State Veterinary Lab following a Department of Agriculture review which recommended a more centralised model, which would lead to the closure of the site in Sligo.
"This Government has done little to secure investment for this region, and in fact has been chipping away at important supports that are essential to rural and farming communities in the North West.
"There were 359 IDA site visits made across Ireland last year, however there were only 16 visits carried out across Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and Cavan. This demonstrates very clearly the Government's lack of commitment to this region."
(CD)
The figures showed that almost 8,000 more people this year are now out of work compared to 2014.
Fianna Fáil Senator Marc Mac Sharry said while a recovery may be underway in Dublin, it is not being felt across the country.
Mr Mac Sharry said: "Only recently we have had job losses Elanco pharma plant in Sligo and there are now concerns about the future of jobs at the State Veterinary Lab following a Department of Agriculture review which recommended a more centralised model, which would lead to the closure of the site in Sligo.
"This Government has done little to secure investment for this region, and in fact has been chipping away at important supports that are essential to rural and farming communities in the North West.
"There were 359 IDA site visits made across Ireland last year, however there were only 16 visits carried out across Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and Cavan. This demonstrates very clearly the Government's lack of commitment to this region."
(CD)
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