Free Falling
7.3% of Kildare's population were unemployed in 2022.
The census unemployment rate declined in every county between 2016 and 2022.
In Kildare, unemployment dropped by 4.1% from 11.4% in 2016 to 7.3% in 2022.
The largest drop was in Longford, down from 20% in 2016 to 11% in 2022.
The smallest decrease in the unemployment rate was in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, from 7% in 2016 to 6% in 2022.
Cllr Rejects "Anti-Housing" Label, Calls For Indoor Pool In Plans For Machinery Yard In Newbridge
That's according to Social Democrats Cllr Chris Pender, who has criticised possible plans by the Land Development Agency (LDA) to develop the former Machinery Yard site in Newbridge for housing purposes only.
Clane Woman Starts Hunger Strike Until Occupied Territories Bill Signed Into Law
Now living in Galway, Sophie Ní Choimín has been actively involved in protests and fundraising for Palestine but says these efforts are no longer enough due to the Israeli blockade imposed in March, which has blocked aid supplies.
Maynooth Mother Told By Gardai To Block Front Door With Furniture After Home Invasion By Masked Men
Speaking about the frightening ordeal, she described the moment she confronted the criminals as "terrifying" and now acknowledges the potential danger of the situation.
Small Win For Derrinturn As Garda Station To Open On Sundays, But Campaign For Safety Continues
Last year, a judge warned that lives would be lost over an ongoing feud between two rival groups in the area.
Athy Visit By Bernie Sanders On Sunday Could Be Interrupted By Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations
Supporters of Palestine held protests during Sander's last visit, criticising him for not declaring what is happening in Gaza as Genocide.
Athy To Allenwood: New TFI 888 Bus Route Will Launch On June 3rd
The route will run five return trips Monday to Saturday and three on Sundays.
Single Ticket Now Links Maynooth Rail Line To Dublin Airport Via Aircoach
The Maynooth commuter line will now connect to Aircoach routes 700 and 700X from Drumcondra.
Illegal Encampment Returns To Curragh Weeks After Tanaiste Simon Harris Vowed Zero Tolerance
Multiple caravans and cars are now on the site.
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