The number of people registered as unemployed dropped by more than 1,600 in September compared to the same month last year, according to new figures.

Data which has been provided to the National Statistics Office by the Employment and Training Corporation show a decline of 1,707 persons registering under Part I and an increase of 32 among those registering under Part II of the unemployment register.

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