asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state how many persons were registered as unemployed at Ennis, Ennistymon, Kilrush and Tulla exchanges on the latest date for which figures are available; also, if he will state how many were so registered at each of the above places on the corresponding date in 1947.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Registered Unemployed in County Clare.
The numbers of persons registered at the local offices of my Department at Ennis, Ennistymon, Kilrush and Tulla on the 24th July, 1948, and on the 26th July, 1947, were as follows:—
|
24th July, 1948. |
26th July, 1947. |
|
|
Ennis |
204 |
157 |
|
Ennistymon |
265 |
243 |
|
Kilrush |
193 |
134 |
|
Tulla |
39 |
16 |
In respect of the areas served by the last three offices, I should point out that certain persons who were precluded from unemployment assistance under the Employment Period Orders in force at this time last year are not debarred under this year's Orders.