asked the Taoiseach the number of persons registered as unemployed in (a) Dublin city, and (b) Dublin county at the latest date for which figures are available; and if he will give corresponding figures for the same date for each of the last two years.

With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the required information.

Following is the statement:—

NUMBER of persons on the Live Register at the Local Offices situated in Dublin City and County at the dates specified.