Robert Molloy
Question:14 Mr. Molloy asked the Taoiseach the number of persons on the live register in the Galway Employment Exchange in the last week of December 1994. [1916/95]
Written Answers. - Unemployment Statistics.
Robert Molloy
Question:15 Mr. Molloy asked the Taoiseach the number of persons on the live register in County Galway on the last week in December 1994. [1917/95]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 14 and 15 together.
The number of persons on the live register on 30 December 1994, for Galway city was 8,423. The number of persons on the live register on 30 December 1994, for Galway county was 15,050.
Ivor Callely
Question:16 Mr. Callely asked the Taoiseach if he has satisfied himself with the present arrangements to provide unemployment statistics; his views on the fact that the fullest and most detailed analysis of unemployed persons should be available in order to identify specific areas for address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2055/95]
I am satisfied with the present arrangements for providing unemployment statistics.
The annual labour force survey covers over 45,000 households and provides very detailed analyses of the level and structure of both unemployed persons and those at work.
The live register provides timely information on the number of registered unemployed persons classified by age, sex, area and duration of unemployment. It is a valuable source of information on short term unemployment trends. These statistics were reviewed in detail in 1991 by an expert group established under the aegis of the Central Review Committee of theProgramme for Economic and Social Progress (PESP).
Two initiatives currently under consideration may lead to further improvements in the range of unemployment statistics. The CSO is examining the methodological and resource implications of a National Statistics Board recommendation that sub-annual labour force surveys be initiated and will submit proposals to Government later in the year. The full computerisation of the local offices of the Department of Social Welfare may also allow more comprehensive live register analyses.