The seasonally adjusted Irish Live Register total increased from 444,000 in June to 452,500 in July, an increase of 8,500 – - – - a new all-time record for the third straight month. 83% are Irish; Citizens from non-EU countries on the Live Register is over 14,000. The biggest number of people on the Register from outside the EU are from Nigeria (approximately 3,000) followed by the US (approximately 700) and the Congo with over 600.
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