Bernard J. Durkan
Question:35 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the number of people engaged in agriculture in each of the years from 1980 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13726/98]
Written Answers. - Agricultural Employment.
Annual estimates of those at work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, for the years 1980 to 1997, are set out in the following table. These figures are based on labour force surveys carried out during that period.
Estimated Persons at Work in Agriculture 1980-1997
|
Year |
Thousands Total |
|
1980 |
209 |
|
1981 |
196 |
|
1982 |
193 |
|
1983 |
189 |
|
1984 |
181 |
|
1985 |
171 |
|
1986 |
168 |
|
1987 |
164 |
|
1988 |
165 |
|
1989 |
163 |
|
1990 |
169 |
|
1991 |
155 |
|
1992 |
154 |
|
1993 |
144 |
|
1994 |
142 |
|
1995 |
143 |
|
1996 |
138 |
|
1997 |
134 |