asked the Minister for the Public Service the number of persons employed by the entire public service in a permanent capacity and in a temporary capacity during the years 1983, 1984 and 1985; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Public Service Employment Statistics.
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The total numbers employed, both permanent and temporary, in the public service are as follows:
|
1983 |
1984 |
1985 |
|
326,300 |
323,000 |
320,300 |
These numbers correspond to the definition "Total Public Employment" used in the Institute of Public Administration publication "Public Service Employment — An Examination of Strategies in Ireland and Other European Countries" which contains the most comprehensive information available on public service employment.