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Limerick s resilience during Covid-19 highlighted in new report
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THE number of new job announcements in Limerick during the first quarter of this year exceeded the figure for the same period in 2020, a new report has found.
A total of 860 new jobs were announced in the first three months of 2021 - representing a 217.3% year-on-year increase.
According to the latest Limerick Economic Monitor, 520 of the new jobs are full-time positions.
The biannual report, which is prepared by EY for Limerick City and County Council, reveals that despite the unprecedented challenges of the past year, Limerick has shown resilience during Covid-19.
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