asked the Taoiseach the employment in manufacturing industries in 1979, 1980 and 1981.
Written Answers. - Manufacturing Industries Employment.
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The following table shows the number of persons engaged in manufacturing industries on a seasonally adjusted basis according to the results of the quarterly industrial inquiry, which covers establishments with three or more persons engaged. The latest date for which information is available at present is September 1981.
Number of persons engaged* in manufacturing industries—
Quarterly Inquiry (thousands)
|
Period |
1979 |
1980 |
1981 |
|
March |
214.1 |
218.9 |
209.2 |
|
June |
216.9 |
216.5 |
207.2 |
|
September |
218.3 |
213.8 |
207.1 |
|
December |
220.1 |
211.1 |
N.A. |
|
Average |
217.4 |
215.1 |
207.8 |
* easonally adjusted