30 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the total number of persons on the live register who have been unemployed for (1) three or more years (2) two or more years and (3) for less than 2 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The information requested by the Deputy is contained in a statement which I propose to circulate in the Official Report.

Following is the statement:

Number of Persons on the Live Register on 19 April 1991 classified by duration of continuous registration.