asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the number of people unemployed for each of the years from 1981 to 1986 inclusive in the districts of Mallow, Fermoy, Mithcelstown, Youghal, Midleton and Cobh; and the plans he has to alleviate the growing problem in all these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - County Cork Unemployment Statistics.
45.
Limerick East): The number of people unemployed for each of the years 1981 to 1986 in the districts mentioned by the Deputy apart from Mitchelstown was as follows:
|
1981 |
1982 |
1983 |
1984 |
1985 |
1986 |
|
|
(May) |
(May) |
(May) |
(May) |
(May) |
(May) |
|
|
Mallow |
639 |
782 |
1,105 |
1,155 |
1,251 |
1,429 |
|
Fermoy |
522 |
571 |
838 |
1,017 |
1,027 |
1,053 |
|
Youghal |
452 |
507 |
689 |
916 |
882 |
866 |
|
Midleton |
743 |
749 |
1,004 |
1,103 |
1,103 |
1,183 |
|
Cobh |
359 |
440 |
554 |
596 |
852 |
709 |
Source: CSO.
Separate information is not available in respect of Mitchelstown.
The Industrial Development Authority is promoting all of these areas for suitable industrial projects.