The Irish economy has never experienced a continuous period of economic growth like the one we are currently experiencing, and it augurs well for those seeking to use the education system to enhance their opportunities. The latest Labour Force Survey indicates that the economy remains very strong, with the employment rate for 15- to 64-year-olds at 74.3 per cent in Q4 2024, up 0.3 percentage points from 74.0 per cent a year earlier. The number of people aged 15-89 in employment increased by 70,000, or 2.6 per cent, to 2,776,400 people in the 12 months to Q4 2024. In January...