asked the Taoiseach if he will state the number of unemployed at present in (a) Dublin, (b) Dún Laoghaire, (c) Cork, (d) Limerick, (e) Waterford, (f) Dundalk, and (g) Wexford.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Unemployment Figures.
The latest date for which the information sought is available is Saturday, 1st June, 1957. The reply is in the form of a tabular statement which I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
NUMBERS of persons registered on Saturday, 1st June, 1957, at the Employment Exchanges mentioned.
Employment Exchange |
Number |
Dublin |
16,757 |
Dún Laoghaire |
987 |
Cork |
3,774 |
Limerick |
2,476 |
Waterford |
1,410 |
Dundalk |
765 |
Wexford |
741 |