Celtic Tiger

Ireland – The Celtic Tiger – Unemployment hits 14.9 per cent – Women hardest hit

Government statisticians say Ireland’s unemployment rate has risen to an 18-year high of 14.9 per cent, underscoring the country’s struggle to stimulate its economy amid debt fears and austerity pressures. via Sky News: Irish unemployment hits 14.9 per cent. Unemployment rate (To April 12012) — Number of women joining dole queues double that of men … Continue reading →