asked the Minister for Energy the number of people employed in State forests by his Department in each year from 1980 to 1988 inclusive; and the number at present employed there.
Written Answers. - State Forestry Employees.
68.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out below.
Year |
Number of people employed (Foresters and Forest Workers) |
1980 |
3,189 |
1981 |
3,195 |
1982 |
3,114 |
1983 |
2,944 |
1984 |
2,962 |
1985 |
2,845 |
1986 |
2,773 |
1987 |
2,720 |
1988 |
2,572 |