asked the Minister for Lands if he will state in respect of the year 1949-50 (a) the number of permanently employed labourers engaged in forestry work; (b) the number of foresters of each grade so employed; (c) the number of temporary labourers so employed and the average period of such temporary employment.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Forestry Employees.
The particulars are as follows:—
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(a) Labourers employed the year round |
1,978 |
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(b) Head Foresters |
7 |
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Foresters, Grade I |
28 |
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Foresters, Grade II |
57 |
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Foresters, Grade III |
52 |
|
Forest Foremen |
6 |
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(c) The average daily number of men temporarily employed was |
95 |
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The average period of employment available for such men varied from 4 to 6 months. |