Two out of every five workers in Carlow are on social welfare or the PUP
Kerry, Donegal, Dublin, Louth, Wexford and Carlow all have more than 40% of their labour force claiming state income supports – according to Figures compiled by the Central Bank for the Irish Independent
Kilkenny has much more of it’s workforce still employed – It’s one of six counties – with Roscommon, Laois, Meath, Offaly and Cork – that have 30 per cent or less on government supports.
EO of Carlow Chambers Brian O’Farrell says the high numbers out of work reflect a high dependence on manufacturing which has been shut down but he’s told KCLR News that the news is still disappointing and little surprising.