asked the Taoiseach the number of workers employed in each industry at the time of EEC entry and at 31 December 1986; and the total number employed and unemployed at the same date.
Written Answers. - Labour Force Estimates.
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Labour force estimates are prepared in respect of mid-April of each year. The latest estimates available relate to mid-April 1985; the estimates for 1986 will be available shortly. The following table shows the estimates for 1973 and 1985.
Estimated total labour force and number of persons at work in main branches of economic activity, mid-April 1973 to 1985
|
Branch of Economic Activity |
1973 |
1985 |
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Thousands (000) |
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At Work |
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Industry: |
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Mining, quarrying, turf production |
10 |
10 |
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Manufacturing Industries |
223 |
204 |
|
Building and Construction |
88 |
76 |
|
Electricity, gas and water |
14 |
15 |
|
Total Industry |
335 |
305 |
|
Services: |
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Commerce, insurance and finance |
176 |
209 |
|
Transport, communication, storage |
64 |
68 |
|
Public administration and defence |
55 |
73 |
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Other non-agricultural economic activity |
182 |
250 |
|
Total Services |
477 |
600 |
|
Agriculture, forestry and fishing |
255 |
166 |
|
Total at work |
1,067 |
1,074 |
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Unemployed |
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Lost or given up previous job |
53 |
189 |
|
Looking for first regular job |
12 |
36 |
|
Total unemployed |
65 |
225 |
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Total Labour Force |
1,132 |
1,299 |