The number of people claiming unemployment benefit in June in Ennis has plummeted to its lowest level on record.
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show 2,047 people were on the Live Register in the county town at the end of last month, which is down 20% since 2019.
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Countywide 3,702 people were lining the dole queues in June, 541 fewer than this time last year.
Ennis Chamber CEO Margaret O’Brien says given the challenging conditions for local businesses, it’s encouraging to see that more spending power is available.
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