asked the Taoiseach if he will state the number of persons who received new travel permits and passports to go to employment outside this country in each of the years 1940 to 1950, inclusive.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Travel Permits.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement containing the desired information.
Following is the statement:—
NUMBER of persons who received new Travel Permits and Passports to go to employment outside this country in each of the years 1940-1950* inclusive.
|
Year |
Males |
Females |
Total |
|
1940 |
17,080 |
8,884 |
25,964 |
|
1941 |
31,860 |
3,272 |
35,132 |
|
1942 |
37,263 |
14,448 |
51,711 |
|
1943 |
29,321 |
19,003 |
48,324 |
|
1944 |
7,723 |
5,890 |
13,613 |
|
1945 |
13,185 |
10,609 |
23,794 |
|
1946 |
10,829 |
19,205 |
30,034 |
|
1947 |
12,511 |
18,727 |
31,238 |
|
1948 |
21,722 |
18,353 |
40,075 |
|
1949 |
12,499 |
12,992 |
25,491 |
|
1950 |
8,514 |
8,842 |
17,356 |
*As from January, 1948 figures include persons going to permanent residence.