Clare Live Reg figures rise un July

One of Clare’s local representative has expressed disapointment that more isn’t being done at national level to tackle local dole queue figures.

CSO statistics show Live Register figures rose again in July with the biggest increase in Ennis.

Numbers in East and West Clare were also up but the Ennistymon area experienced a drop in the numbers seeking unemployment benefit.

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While tourism is a driving factor in boosting employment Labour Councillor Pascal Fitzgerald feels the government should be looking to other enterprises too.