Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 30 Jun 1998

Vol. 493 No. 3

Written Answers. - Job Losses.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

126 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total number of job losses in each region throughout the country for the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16322/98]

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

Job losses in industry by region are summarised in the table below:

Total permanent full-time job losses in manufacturing and internationally traded services by region 1997

South-East	1,552
Border	2,030
Mid-West	1,382
South-West	2,294
Dublin	4,340
West	1,552
Mid-East	647
Midlands	852
State	14,649

Source: Forfás Employment Survey

Job losses are at historically low levels. The Department and the development agencies continue to monitor job losses, and to take action as appropriate.