asked the Taoiseach if he will state separately in connection with the National Farm Survey in respect of farms of (1) 100-200 acres and (2) over 200 acres the average figures of (a) cost of current hired labour, (b) cost per hired labour unit, (c) family farm income, and (d) family farm income per family labour unit.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - National Farm Survey.
The particulars requested by the Deputy are in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
CURRENT hired labour costs and family labour income—National Farm Survey 1955-56.
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Size of farm (area owned) |
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100-200 acres |
over 200 acres |
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£ |
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Cost of current hired labour per farm |
279 |
708 |
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Cost of current hired labour per hired labour unit |
256 |
261 |
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Family farm income per farm |
777 |
838 |
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Family farm income per family labour unit |
433 |
540 |
For definitions see Interim Reports of National Farm Survey.