Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2008
191 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he has statistics in respect of the number of people working in the private security industry; the number who are subcontractors; the number who are employees; if he has information regarding wage rates in the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2858/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe most up-to-date information available, as requested by the deputy, is taken from the Census 2006 and is contained in the table. No details are available in respect of wages.
|
Industry |
Total at work |
Employees |
Self-employed, with paid employees |
Self-employed without paid employees |
|
Investigation and Security activities |
10,223 |
9,560 |
424 |
239 |
Investigation and Security activities covers the following activities: Security, Bodyguards and Private Detectives.
