asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state the number of men employed on turf production in each of the months: April to October, 1947, in (a) Leix, and (b) Offaly and also the totals of wages paid by the respective county councils during these periods.
Written Answers to Questions. - Employment on Turf Production.
Mr. Murphy
The information requested is as follows:—
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Offaly County Council |
Laoighis County Council |
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Month |
Maximum number of men employed on Turf Production |
Total wages paid to Turf Workers |
Maximum number of men employed on Turf Production |
Total wages paid to Turf Workers |
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1947 |
£ |
£ |
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April |
140 |
754 |
165 |
658 |
|
May |
143 |
553 |
295 |
1,796 |
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June |
407 |
3,542 |
466 |
5,293 |
|
July |
393 |
2,750 |
432 |
3,889 |
|
August |
226 |
2,213 |
433 |
3,564 |
|
September |
198 |
1,286 |
185 |
1,311 |
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October |
33 |
237 |
23 |
90 |