Labour market indicators

Unemployment rate in 2004: 4,5% (ILO data)

Working population:

Employment by sector:

Employment contracts

Salaries

National monthly minimum wage as of 01/01/2003: 1,073 euros

Average wage for a wage earner in the manufacturing industry in 2004: 13.48 euros by  hour (ILO data)

Number of hours

Legal definition of full time work (per week): 48 hours

Useful links

For further informations on the labour market, check out the following web sites:

- International Labour Organization (ILO): studies, statistics and reports on working conditions and labour markets

- NATLEX : ILO database on national labour laws

- Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment

- Ireland Labour Law Profile

- Irish Business and Employers' Confederation, (IBEC)