asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state in respect of fishermen (a) the estimated number in social insurance; (b) the number insured for (i) all benefits and (ii) occupational injuries benefit only; and (c) the number insured (i) on the basis of share-fishing and (ii) by reference to wages or piece work.

Statistics in relation to the number of fishermen and share-fishermen covered by social insurance are not available in my Department.