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A fifth of workers are part-time.
The number of people in employment increased by more than 21,000 in the second quarter of the year, compared to the same period last year.
There are now more than 2.8 million people employed, according to the CSO.
A fifth of those work part-time.
The largest increase in employment by sector was in Education, which was up 6pc.
However, the largest decline was in the professional , scientific and technical activities sector , which was down over 8pc.
Over 23,000 Teachers Beginning Industrial Action Today
Members will also engage in the all-out strike action planned for this Wednesday (14 October)
New Funding Announced For Youth Services And Counselling In Kildare On World Mental Health Day
The Government has announced €11 million in additional mental health funding to coincide with World Mental Health Day today.
Jury In Triple Murder Trial Of Louth Family Sent Home
Robert O'Connor has pleaded not guilty to the three murders of his family members
Appointment Cancellations Expected As Strikes To Take Place Next Week
The HSE says emergency departments will remain open and urgent cancer treatment and dialysis appointments will still go ahead
Families Face Delays Arranging Funerals Amid Pressure On Post-Mortem Services
It's due to a shortage of pathologists and mortuary staff
Media Minister Says Meeting With RTÉ Was "Positive" Amid €20M Funding Cut
RTÉ had rejected the assertion it is not completing the required reforms quickly enough
Man (51) Accused Of Healy-Rae Assault Granted High Court Bail
The assault occurred on 16 September on Cork Street, Dublin 8
Nurses At Naas And Nine Other Hospitals Set To Protest Over Pay
Lunchtime pickets will be in place as the dispute over public sector pay ramps up.
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