asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state the number of registered unemployed in the town of Ballina for the week ending 23rd February, 1952.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Ballina Unemployment.
The number of persons resident in the urban district of Ballina who were registered at Ballina Employment Exchange on Saturday, 23rd February, 1952, was 180.
In view of the very high unemployment figures which the Parliamentary Secretary has just given the House, will he tell us what steps it is proposed to take to provide employment for these people?
That is a separate question.