asked the Taoiseach if he will state the estimated total number of persons engaged in industries producing transportable goods for each quarter of the years 1955, 1956, and 1957.

I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.

Following is the statement:—

TOTAL number of persons engaged in industries producing transportable goods in each quarter in the years 1955, 1956 and 1957.

*Estimates based on a sample inquiry and subject to amendment.