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15/07/2015
Rise In Number Claiming Unemployment Benefits
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits increased by 200 last month, according to new figures released.
This is the first rise in over two years.
Despite the latest increase, there has been a fall of 10,400 in the unemployment claimant figures over the last 12 months.
Enterprise Minister Jonathan Bell said: "Although unemployment measures show an increase over the most recent period, the levels and rates remain below those recorded a year ago. The latest figures highlight the continued challenges faced by the Northern Ireland labour market and the impact of continued uncertainty in global markets.
"The Northern Ireland unemployment rate (6.2%) continues to compare very favourably to the April 2015 rates for the European Union (9.7%) and the Republic of Ireland (9.7%)."
(CD/MH)
This is the first rise in over two years.
Despite the latest increase, there has been a fall of 10,400 in the unemployment claimant figures over the last 12 months.
Enterprise Minister Jonathan Bell said: "Although unemployment measures show an increase over the most recent period, the levels and rates remain below those recorded a year ago. The latest figures highlight the continued challenges faced by the Northern Ireland labour market and the impact of continued uncertainty in global markets.
"The Northern Ireland unemployment rate (6.2%) continues to compare very favourably to the April 2015 rates for the European Union (9.7%) and the Republic of Ireland (9.7%)."
(CD/MH)
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