asked the Taoiseach the number of unemployed persons in the Dún Laoghaire area in the years 1983 and 1984 up to the latest date for which figures are available.

(Dún Laoghaire): A special analysis of the live register according to area of residence is carried out quarterly for the months of February, May, August and November. I propose to circulate a statement showing the number of persons on the live register who were residing in Dún Laoghaire Borough on the date of each analysis from 18 February 1983 to 24 August 1984 the latest date for which figures are available.

Following is the statement: