Tom Neville (Limerick County, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish to make a brief comment. We should note that the new unemployment figure is down to 6.1%. I urge the Department to continue its work. Obviously, there will be challenges ahead in this regard and in respect of a tightening jobs market. Overall, given where we have come from, it is good to have the unemployment rate down to 6.1%. I realise that when it gets down to 5%, it is considered full employment and that will entail challenges, but I believe it is important to note that figure today.