... time periods in Irish economic history, namely the 1980's, 1990's and 2000 onwards (i.e. the present day). The periods of the 1980's and 1990's represent two completely different economic periods in Irish economic history, and convey the massive turnaround the Irish economy experienced, from economic depression and low levels of employment in the 1980's, to the economic boom and soaring employment levels of the 1990's, a period known now as "The Celtic Tiger". One cannot discuss the growth and future prospects of employment in Ireland without also reflecting on the growth of the Irish economy as a whole, over the period of 1980 to the present day. Put simply, the first half of the 1980's were extremely severe on the Irish economy, with mass unemployment1 and falling employment levels, a fiscal crisis of the state and living standards well below European average. Emigration peaked at 44,000 (1.3 percent of the population) ...

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