asked the Taoiseach if he will state the percentage increase or otherwise in the total number of persons at work in the main branches of economic activity (a) between 1926 and the most recent date for which figures are available, and (b) between 1956 and the most recent date for which figures are available.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Employment in Main Branches of Economic Activity.
8.
I propose, with the permission of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.
Following is the statement:—
ESTIMATED percentage changes in numbers of persons at work in the main branches of economic activity in the periods 1926 to 1958 and 1956 to 1958.
(+ denotes increase, - denotes decrease)
|
Branch of economic activity |
1926 to 1958 |
1956 to 1958 |
|
% |
% |
|
|
Agriculture, forestry and fishing |
–34 |
–4 |
|
Other production (comprising mining, quarrying, turf production, manufacturing, construction, electricity, gas and water supply) |
+19 |
–6 |
|
Commerce, insurance and finance |
+14 |
0 |
|
Transport and communication |
+15 |
–4 |
|
Public administration and defence |
+4 |
0 |
|
Other economic activity |
–6 |
–1 |
|
Total at work |
–7 |
–3 |
The figures relate to the month of April in the years mentioned.