asked the Taoiseach the total number of unemployed in this country as at 30th June, 1972; and the corresponding number on the same date last year.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Unemployment Figures.
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The number of persons on the live register on 23rd June, 1972, was 68,493 and the number on the corresponding date last year was 54,518. The figures are not comparable owing to the operation of the Employment Period Orders in 1971. The figure for 30th June is not yet available.