asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the date as from which unemployed persons are registered in relation to the industry in which they expect to find employment rather than in relation to the industry in which they were (a) nominally employed or (b) last employed.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Registration of Unemployed Persons.
Since June, 1934, the applications of persons registering as unemployed are classified for statistical purposes in accordance with the occupation which they usually follow. Any alternative occupation in which they desire or hope to obtain work is noted so that when suitable vacancies arise, their applications may receive consideration.