asked the Taoiseach if he will state in respect of the years 1956, 1957 and 1958 the number of persons fully employed in (1) agriculture and (2) industry.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Employment in Agriculture and Industry.
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It is not possible to give the information asked for by the Deputy if by "number of persons fully employed" is meant the number who were in full-time employment throughout each week of the year. An estimate is made each year, relating to the month of April, of the total of persons at work in the State classified according to industrial group in which principally engaged. The estimated numbers engaged in Agriculture, forestry and fishing in 1956, 1957 and 1958 were 445,000, 433,000 and 429,000, respectively. The estimated numbers engaged in Industry, comprising Mining, quarrying and turf production, manufacturing, construction and electricity, gas and water, in 1956, 1957 and 1958 were 294,000, 286,000 and 282,000, respectively.