asked the Taoiseach if he will state the number of male agricultural workers employed on farms in each of the years 1946, 1947, 1948 and 1949.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Male Agricultural Workers.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information for 1946, 1947 and 1948. Particulars for 1949 are not yet available.
Following is the statement:
MALES ENGAGED IN FARM WORK.
|
Year at 1st June |
Males 14 and under 18 years |
Males 18 years and over |
Total Number of Males |
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|
Members of Family |
Other Males |
Members of Family |
Other Males |
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|
Permanent |
Temporary |
Permanent |
Temporary |
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|
1946 |
24,727 |
3,720 |
2,259 |
355,588 |
85,300 |
48,040 |
519,634 |
|
1947 |
24,243 |
3,604 |
2,200 |
346,945 |
83,284 |
47,292 |
507,568 |
|
1948 |
24,381 |
3,473 |
2,413 |
339,613 |
81,302 |
48,360 |
499,542 |
|
1949* |
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* Not yet available.