In June 2023, the number of persons registering for work stood at 875 decreasing by 79 persons when compared to the corresponding month in 2022.

Data provided by Jobsplus for June 2023 indicate a year-on-year decrease of 63 persons and 16 persons registering under Part I and under Part II of the unemployment register respectively. Decreases in the registered unemployment levels were recorded in the majority of the age groups; excluding the under 20s.

A year-on-year decrease of 41 persons and 37 persons was recorded among those registering for work for under 21 weeks and for over one year respectively. There was also a minimal decrease (-1) in the number of persons registering for work for 21 to 52 weeks.

In June 2023, the number of persons with a disability who were registering for work decreased by 23 when compared to the previous year, reaching 208 persons. Males accounted for 77.4 per cent of total registrants with a disability.

The largest share of males and females on the unemployment register sought occupations as Clerical support workers, with 23.8 per cent and 39.0 per cent respectively.

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