The county is split between two regions in the Government's Regional Action Plan for Jobs – North Tipp is part of the Mid West while South Tipperary falls into the South East.
CEO of Clonmel Chamber of Commerce Brian Cleary says that the strategy is failing to provide sufficient employment in the county
There have been a number of job losses across the Premier County over recent months.
Yesterday, it was announced that up to 50 jobs are to be cut at William Grant and Sons in Clonmel.
The company, which manufactures Tullamore Dew, is shutting down production at its Annerville site and moving production to Offaly.
Fears have also been expressed for the job security of workers at C&C in Tipperary. Gleeson's in Borrisoleigh, which is owed by C&C, has outsourced its logistics operations there with the loss of 12 jobs and is seeking to shed a further 20 positions in sales and Admin.
Latest figures from the CSO show that despite a regional strategy to create employment across the country, the situation in the Premier County is getting worse with an increase in the Live Register figures to almost double the national average.
Independent TDs Seamus Healy and Mattie McGrath have accused the Government, and Jobs Minister Richard Bruton of failing Tipperary and not doing enough to create new jobs in the county
Government representatives have hit back at the criticism over the lack of job creation in Tipperary with Fine Gael TD Noel Coonan accusing the opposition deputies of 'constant negativity'.
Meanwhile an emergency meeting of Clonmel Borough District has been called this afternoon in response to the jobs situation.
The elected representatives gather in the Town Hall at 4 o'clock.
Mayor of Clonmel Pat English says they will redouble their efforts to attract inward investment to the area.
The Workers and Unemployed Action Group member says with a General Election on the horizon this is an ideal time to put pressure on the Government to deliver.
