Bernard J. Durkan
Question:95 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Energy the strength of the Bord na Móna labour force in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Bord na Móna Labour Force.
The figures requested by the Deputy are as follows:
|
Year |
Peak Employment |
Average Employment |
|
1986-87 |
6,146 |
4,687 |
|
1987-88 |
5,959 |
4,795 |
|
1988-89 |
5,116 |
3,835 |
|
1989-90 |
3,966 |
3,152 |
|
1990-91 |
3,259 |
2,673 |
The decline in numbers is as a result of a major voluntary redundancy programme aimed at reducing operating costs to enable Bord na Móna to turn productivity gains into better margins and hence contribute to their debt reduction.