asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state, in respect of Limerick City, the number of persons at present in receipt of unemployment benefit and unemployment assistance, respectively; further, if he will give separate statistics in respect of (i) carpenters, (ii) masons, (iii) painters, (iv) plumbers, (v) electricians, (vi) plasterers, and (vii) builders' labourers.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Unemployment in Limerick.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it circulated in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
Week ended the 9th July, 1955:
Number of persons in receipt of unemployment benefit—666.
Number of persons in receipt of unemployment assistance—598.
The separate figures in respect of the classes of applicants specified are:—
|
Unemployment Benefit |
Unemployment Assistance |
|
|
Carpenters |
16 |
6 |
|
Masons |
2 |
1 |
|
Painters |
3 |
5 |
|
Plumbers |
8 |
4 |
|
Electricians |
3 |
1 |
|
Plasterers |
3 |
6 |
|
Builders' Labourers |
56 |
59 |