asked the Taoiseach if he will state in respect of the years 1939 and 1949 the total number of persons, exclusive of members of the Defence Forces, employed by the State and by all local authorities.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - State and Local Authorities' Employees.
The total number of persons, exclusive of members of the Defence Forces, employed by the State was 41,912 in 1939 and 46,153 in 1949. The total number of persons employed by local authorities was 57,300 in 1939 and 55,751 in 1949.