asked the Taoiseach the number of people at work in Ireland in 1956 and at the latest available date; and the reasons for any decline.
Ceisteanna—Questions Oral Answers. - Employment Statistics.
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I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing numbers at work in the main branches of economic activity in April, 1956, and April, 1969.
Over the period in question, the number at work in agriculture, forestry and fishing declined by 129,000 while, in non-agricultural economic activity, the number at work increased by 73,000.
Following is the statement:—
NUMBER of persons at work in the main branches of economic activity at mid-April, 1956 and 1969.
|
1956 |
1969 |
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|
Branch of Economic Activity |
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|
Thousands |
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Mining, quarrying and turf production |
11 |
10 |
|
Manufacturing industries |
175 |
214 |
|
Building and construction |
71 |
78 |
|
Electricity, gas and water |
12 |
13 |
|
Commerce, insurance and finance |
158 |
171 |
|
Transport, communication and storage |
57 |
59 |
|
Public Administration and defence |
41 |
45 |
|
Other non-agricultural economic activity |
170 |
178 |
|
Total non-agricultural economic activity |
695 |
768 |
|
Agriculture, forestry and fishing |
430 |
301 |
|
Total at work |
1,125 |
1,069 |