asked the Taoiseach the number of persons on the unemployment register in Counties Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and Longford; and the comparable figures for the 1st May in 1973 and 1974.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Unemployment Statistics.
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With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the required information.
Following is the statement:
NUMBER of persons on the Live Register at the Local Offices situated in Counties Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and Longford on 18th April, 1975, and at the corresponding dates in 1973 and 1974.
20th April, 1973 |
19th April, 1974 |
18th April, 1975 |
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County |
Laois |
622 |
662 |
790 |
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Offaly |
961 |
1,029 |
1,515 |
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Westmeath |
1,127 |
1,013 |
1,429 |
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Longford |
938 |
1,051 |
1,162 |