asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state the number of unemployed on 31st March, 1951, registered at each of the following employment exchanges: (a) Tullamore, (b) Birr, (c) Portarlington, (d) Portlaoighise, (e) Rathdowney; and, further, if he will give similar details for 31st March, 1950.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Registered Unemployed.
The numbers of persons registered at the local offices mentioned by the Deputy on the 31st March, 1951, and on the corresponding date in 1950 were as follows:—
Local Office |
1st April, 1950 |
31st March, 1951 |
Tullamore |
231 |
144 |
Birr |
124 |
131 |
Portarlington |
80 |
50 |
Portlaoighise |
67 |
60 |
Rathdowney |
45 |
27 |