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The level of employment now exceeds 2 million - the highest level since Q4 2008
Employment in Q2 is up 1.0% - an additional 20,000 jobs relative to the first quarter of 2016
The numbers in employment in Q2 are up by just over 56,000 (or 2.9%) in annual terms

Today’s Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) published by the CSO shows that the Irish economy continues to generate significant jobs growth. Commenting on this positive trend the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan T.D. said:

“The data released today show that the numbers at work continue to grow with the number of people in employment now exceeding 2 million for the first time since the end of 2008. We have now seen 15 consecutive quarters of employment growth. This growth remains broad-based, with 12 of the 14 sectors reported by the CSO showing annual growth. Creating jobs for our people means they can contribute to a better life for themselves and a fairer society for all of our people. "

“Positive trends in the Irish economy are clearly seen in the 56,000 jobs added during the 12 month period which ended in June 2016. The Programme for a Partnership Government reaffirmed the Action Plan for Jobs as the best method to consult with all stakeholders and progress the best ideas on job creation across Government. Our ambition is to help create 200,000 new jobs by 2020, including 135,000 outside of Dublin. Supporting a balanced recovery across all regions and all sectors will help workers and their families feel the benefits of recovery."

“I also welcome today’s Population and Migration Estimates from the CSO which indicate that net inward migration over the year to April 2016 has turned positive for the first time since 2009.”