asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the strength of the Civil Service on each of the following dates: 31st December, 1956, 31st December, 1957, and 31st December, 1958.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Civil Service Strength.
7.
I have had the available figures set out in a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, will be included in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
|
Date* |
Numbers Serving† |
||
|
Whole-time |
Part-time |
Total |
|
|
1st January, 1957 |
25,944 |
5,975 |
31,919 |
|
1st January, 1958 |
25,509 |
5,955 |
31,464 |
*Figures are available only in respect of the first working day of the calendar year; they are not yet available in respect of 1st January, 1959.
†The figures do not include persons casually employed or civilians employed under the Defence Act, 1954.
Do they show an increase or a reduction?
A reduction.
Is the Department of Health to suffer?