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Expert Group on Future Skills Needs - Report

Expert Group report shows further improvements in the Irish labour market and an intensifying of skills shortages in certain areasThe Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) published the National Skills Bulletin 2015, which provides an overview of employment trends at occupational level.

Welcoming the publication, Minister for Skills, Research and Innovation, Damien English, T.D. said: “The Irish labour market is recovering, with most indicators improving during 2014. The report shows an increase in employment and a decrease in the number of unemployed, long-term unemployed and underemployed persons. I am delighted to see that more jobs are being in created and in particular that construction jobs are finally increasing, this is great news for job seekers. I am delighted in particular in the growth in opportunities for skilled tradespeople. My job, as a Minister is to bring together industry and education in key areas to ensure that we equip people with thefalse

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