Jobseekers within the industry are growing in the international arena as well as the domestic arena, with 30% of the total jobseeker traffic coming from countries outside Ireland.

The top five locations for job applications were Dublin, UK, Cork, Mainland Europe and the Middle East.

Paraic Kelly, Director of constructionjobs.ie said: "Much of this is attributed to the recent movement of the construction workforce within the Irish market and further afield including hotspots such as the UK, Mainland Europe, Middle East and Australia.

"While people are willing to move many are still finding good work opportunities in Ireland."

(VB/JM)