asked the Minister for Social Welfare the total number of people in insurable employment in this country at (a) 31 May, 1987 and (b) 31 May, 1988; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Number in Insurable Employment.
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Sufficient data is not currently compiled to enable the information sought by the Deputy in relation to the number of people in insurable employment to be provided.
However, the latest information on the total number of insured persons in the population (including those people not currently employed) is given in the following Table.
Insured Population 1986 and 1987.
|
Year ending 5 April |
Insured Persons (000s) |
|
1986 |
1,198 |
|
1987* |
1,220 |
*Provisional