asked the Taoiseach if he will state the estimated total number of persons engaged in industries producing transportable goods for each quarter of the years 1955, 1956, and 1957.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Employment in Industries Producing Transportable Goods.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.
Following is the statement:—
TOTAL number of persons engaged in industries producing transportable goods in each quarter in the years 1955, 1956 and 1957.
|
1955 |
1956* |
1957* |
|
|
1st quarter |
153,080 |
153,293 |
146,581 |
|
2nd ,, |
155,848 |
152,607 |
149,333 |
|
3rd ,, |
158,425 |
151,061 |
149,051 |
|
4th ,, |
159,650 |
150,632 |
151,209 |
*Estimates based on a sample inquiry and subject to amendment.