Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 18 Dec 1969

Vol. 243 No. 11

Written Answers. - Male Farm Workers.

109.

Mr. Desmond

andMr. Kavanagh asked the Taoiseach if he will state the estimated number of males engaged in farm work on 1st June, 1969, distinguishing between members of family and other males.

The Taoiseach

The preliminary estimate of the number of males engaged in farm work on 1st June, 1969, is 290,700. Of these 241,000 were members of family and 49,700 "Other Males". These figures are subject to amendment when the final 1969 results become available.