asked the Minister for Tourism, Fisheries and Forestry the number of forestry workers laid off in Cavan and Monaghan in the years 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1986 up to 8 December.
Written Answers. - Forestry Workers.
136.
I presume the Deputy is referring to the number of workers employed for short terms whose employment commenced and terminated in the years in question. No permanent workers were laid off in that period. The information is given in the following tabular statement:
|
1983 |
1984 |
1985 |
1986 |
|
|
Cavan |
3 |
3 |
6 |
12* |
|
Monaghan |
0 |
0 |
4 |
6 |
*Four of these workers were subsequently re-employed.