asked the Minister for Lands if he will state the total number of men employed on (a) forestry schemes; (b) Land Commission improvement schemes, in the constituency of Laoighis-Offaly, during (1) week ending September 2nd, 1939, and (2) week ending October 28th, 1939; and whether the sum already allocated for the carrying out of forestry schemes for year ending March 31st, 1940, has been or is being reduced.
Written Answers. - Forestry and Land Improvement Schemes.
In the Counties of Laoighis and Offaly the total numbers of men employed during the week ended 2nd September, 1939, were:—
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On State forestry operations |
164 |
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On Land Commission improvement works |
139 |
The numbers during the week ended 28th October, 1939, were:—
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On State forestry operations |
125 |
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On Land Commission improvement works |
116 |
The sums voted for forestry schemes during the year ending 31st March, 1940, have not been reduced, nor is it proposed to reduce them.