(Limerick West) asked the Taoiseach if he will state the following values relevant to the years 1979 to 1984, inclusive, in agriculture: (a) the agricultural workforce as a percentage of the total workforce; and (b) the agricultural income as a percentage of the total national income.
Written Answers. - Agricultural Workforce Statistics.
25.
The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following statement in so far as it is available:
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(a) |
(b) |
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No. at work in agriculture(1) as a percentage of the total number at work |
Estimated income arising in agriculture as a percentage of total national income |
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% |
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1979 |
19.3 |
12.7 |
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1980 |
18.1 |
10.3 |
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1981 |
17.1 |
10.1 |
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1982 |
16.8 |
11.0 |
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1983 |
16.8 |
11.5 |
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1984 |
16.4 |
N.A. |
(1)Includes forestry and fishing.
N.A.=Not Available.
26.
(Limerick West) asked the Taoiseach if allowances are made for (a) interest payments, (b) building depreciation and (c) that part of output and expenses associated with part time farmers; and if he will state the estimated average income of full time farmers for the years 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984.
It is assumed that the question relates to the estimates of output and of income arising in agriculture prepared by the CSO. These estimates are prepared at a macro-economic level, based on aggregate disposals and materials used, etc., and cover all agricultural activity. Depreciation deductions are not made in respect of farm buildings. The income estimates relate to income arising in agriculture and no deductions are made, therefore, for interest on borrowed capital. Separate estimates for full time and part time farmers are not available.