Covid-19: Unemployment rate climbs to 25% in January in Ireland

The Central Statistics Office said that the rate of unemployment was 15.7% amongst 15-24 year olds and 4.6% among 25-74 year olds.  

The Covid-adjusted rate, which includes those receiving the PUP, was 56.4% among 15-24 year olds and 21.4% for 25-74 year olds. 

The CSO also cited additional information from the Department of Social Protection which shows that “at least” 8% of those receiving the PUP are in full time education. 

Credit https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0203/1194775-cso-unemployment-figures/

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