Jim Higgins
Question:16 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the average number of males and females unemployed in County Mayo for the years 1987 to 1991 and to date in 1992; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Mayo Unemployed.
The information requested by the Deputy is contained in a statement which I propose to circulate in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
Number of persons on the live register in employment exchanges in County Mayo classified by sex
|
Males |
Females |
Total |
|
|
12 month average1987 |
6,310 |
2,283 |
8,593 |
|
1988 |
5,770 |
2,297 |
8,067 |
|
1989 |
5,528 |
2,318 |
7,846 |
|
1990 |
5,395 |
2,428 |
7,823 |
|
1991 |
5,856 |
2,733 |
8,589 |
|
5 months average1992 |
6,225 |
2,835 |
9,060 |
Note: There is a discontinuity in the series because of revised statistical coverage from May 1992.
We will now proceed to questions nominated for priority. There are five such questions. Let us try to dispose of them within the 15 minutes provided for in Standing Orders.