asked the Taoiseach the estimated net emigration figure for each year since 1946.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Net Emigration Figures.
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The only reliable estimates of net emigration are those derived from the periodic Censuses of Population and relate to intercensal periods. The following are the average annual net emigration figures in each of the intercensal periods since 1946:—
|
1946 to 1951 |
——— |
24,384 |
|
1951 to 1956 |
——— |
39,353 |
|
1956 to 1961 |
——— |
42,400 |
|
1961 to 1966 |
——— |
16,771 |
As against the figures the Taoiseach usually has to quote because he has not the full information, these are reliable figures?
They are the average annual figures for each intercensal period.
A quarter of a million left in their first five years.
How do these compare with the source usually quoted, the number of outgoing and incoming travellers?
By and large the annual estimates are not too unreliable.
Until we have another census, these could reliably be used for the next five years if there is any emigration?
Yes.
Can the Taoiseach explain the difference between the fact that the total figure for the number of persons at work shows a substantial decline and the emigration figures show a continuous rise, while at the same time the recent census claims there has been a rise in the population? Can the Taoiseach explain where the people are?
That would require a very detailed explanation.
Would the increase in births have something to do with it?
Yes.