Jim Higgins
Question:55 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Taoiseach the number of full-time farmers for each of the years, 1970, 1980, 1990 and 1993.
Vol. 427 No. 6
55 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Taoiseach the number of full-time farmers for each of the years, 1970, 1980, 1990 and 1993.
56 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Taoiseach the number of full-time farmers in the age categories 20-30 years, 30-40 years, 40-50 years, 50-60 years, 60-70 years, and 70 years plus.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 55 and 56 together.
The information requested by the Deputy is not available for the years indicated.
Year |
Total |
(000) |
|
1971¹ |
181.6 |
1981² |
138.8 |
1991³ |
112.9 |
Age Group |
Total |
(000) |
|
15-19 |
0.8 |
20-29 |
9.4 |
30-39 |
19.3 |
40-49 |
24.3 |
50-59 |
27.0 |
60-69 |
23.3 |
70+ |
8.8 |
Total |
112.9 |