Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:76 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the total number of persons employed in agriculture or agri-industry for each of the years from 1984 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Agricultural Employment.
The information available from the annual labour force surveys in respect of persons employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing and in the food, drink and tobacco sector is set out in the following table. The labour force surveys are based on samples of households surveyed in April-May of each year.
Estimated number of persons at work in agriculture, forestry and fishing and food, drink and tobacco 1984-1993.
|
Year |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing |
Food, Drink and Tobacco |
|
(000) |
(000) |
|
|
1984 |
182 |
52 |
|
1985 |
169 |
45 |
|
1986 |
168 |
48 |
|
1987 |
164 |
47 |
|
1988 |
165 |
49 |
|
1989 |
163 |
43 |
|
1990 |
169 |
43 |
|
1991 |
155 |
43 |
|
1992 |
153 |
46 |
|
1993* |
144 |
50 |
*Preliminary