asked the Taoiseach the number unemployed in Waterford city in (i) the week ending 18 June 1977 and (ii) the week ending 17 June 1978.
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Ceisteanna—Questions . Oral Answers . - Waterford Unemployed .
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asked the Taoiseach the number unemployed in Waterford county in (i) the week ending 18 June 1977 and (ii) the week ending 17 June 1978.
: With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take questions Nos. 3 and 4 together. The numbers of persons on the live register who were resident in the areas specified on 26 May 1978 and on the corresponding date in 1977 are as follows:
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Waterford County Borough |
Waterford County (excluding Waterford County Borough) |
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26 May, 1978 |
1,318 |
1,066 |
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27 May, 1977 |
1,459 |
1,115 |
A classification of the live register according to area of residence is compiled for a date at the end of each month. The figures given above for 1978 are the most recent available.