The biggest rise was in education, where the number of people at work jumped by 20 per cent.
New statistics show the number of people at work bounced back strongly after the easing of Covid restrictions.
The figures from the Central Statistics Office show employment rose by 10 per cent in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same time last year.
The biggest rise was in education, where the number of people at work jumped by 20 per cent.
The increase came after many pandemic measures were eased in May and June, allowing businesses such as restaurants to reopen.
Increased employment levels resulted in 14.9 million extra hours worked per week (+24.4%) in Q2 2021 compared to Q2 2020https://t.co/FBB82IQ9K0 #CSOIreland #Ireland #LabourForceSurvey #LabourForce #Households #Families #IrishFamilies #IrishHouseholds #Jobs #Employment pic.twitter.com/thVchzMwv7
— Central Statistics Office Ireland (@CSOIreland) September 24, 2021

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