asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total number of males engaged in farm work in June, 1934, in (a) Leinster, (b) Munster, (c) Connacht, (d) Ulster (three counties), and (e) the Free State, under the headings (1) males, 14-18 years; (a) permanent workers, members of family; (b) permanent workers, others; (c) temporarily employed; (2) males, 18 years and over, (a) permanent workers, members of family; (b) permanent workers, others; (c) temporarily employed, and (3) total number of males.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Employment of Farm Workers.
I am circulating with the Official Report a table containing the desired information.
Following is the table referred to
Males Engaged in Farm Work on 1st June, 1934.
|
Leinster |
Munster |
Connacht |
Ulster(3 Co.) |
Saorstát Éireann |
|
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MALES 14-18 YEARS: |
No. |
No. |
No. |
No. |
No. |
|
Permanent Workers— |
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|
Members of Family |
5,531 |
9,728 |
13,668 |
6,477 |
35,404 |
|
Others |
1,374 |
1,602 |
480 |
440 |
3,995 |
|
Temporarily Employed |
1,200 |
995 |
692 |
532 |
3,419 |
|
MALES 18 YEARS AND OVER: |
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|
Permanent Workers— |
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|
Members of Family |
84,949 |
124,675 |
122,149 |
58,655 |
390,428 |
|
Others |
38,609 |
34,174 |
6,741 |
6,603 |
86,127 |
|
Temporarily Employed |
23,024 |
19,618 |
10,029 |
7,455 |
60,126 |
|
TOTAL |
154,687 |
190,792 |
153,759 |
80,171 |
579,409 |