asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will give an estimate of the total number of men employed directly under the land rehabilitation project.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Land Rehabilitation Project.
It is assumed that the Deputy wishes to have an estimate of the total number of men employed in cases where the Department of Agriculture has been requested to carry out the work under the land rehabilitation project. The number of men at present employed directly by the Department is 835 and the number employed by contractors working for the Department is approximately 565.
Am I to understand that the employment figures just given take no account of the individuals who are carrying out the work on their own behalf, or of the persons who are employed in the manufacture of pipes and other materials used in the drainage operations conducted under the land project?
I was asked a question that was not very clear to me, and I have endeavoured to reply to that question as fully as it was possible for me to do so.
I was trying to help by clarifying the questioner's intention.
I am very grateful to the Deputy who is always very helpful.