45 Mr. Ryan asked the Taoiseach if he will give details of the number of unemployed people in (1) Balbriggan and (2) Skerries, County Dublin, as at 1 December, in (a) 1985, (b) 1986, (c) 1987, (d) 1988, (e) 1990 and (f) 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The information requested by the Deputy in regard to Skerries is not available. Following is the information relating to Balbriggan.

Number of Persons on the live register in the Balbriggan employment exchange on the last Friday of November 1985 to 1991 inclusive.