asked the Minister for Lands if he will state the total number of persons employed by his Department on forestry operations at the latest available date and at the corresponding date in 1953.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Employment on Forestry.
The number employed on forestry operations in the week ended 5th November, 1954, the latest period for which figures are available, was 4,054. In the corresponding week of 1953, the number was 3,772.