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Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (25 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: The live register series gives a monthly breakdown of the number of people claiming unemployment assistance, unemployment benefit and other claimants registered with the Department of Social and Family Affairs. Figures are published for each county and local office. The most recent information available is for September 2005. It should be noted that the live register is not a definitive...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (25 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table which is based on the results of the 2002 census of population. The question used in the census was as follows: 11. Can you speak Irish? Answer if aged 3 years or over. 1 Yes 2 No If 'Yes', do you speak Irish? 1 Daily 2 Weekly 3 Less often 4 Never. It is important to bear in...

Written Answers — Population Statistics: Population Statistics (25 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: Population estimates are compiled on an annual basis in respect of mid-April. For census years the relevant census figure is taken. The following table provides population estimates for the past ten years. The figures for 2003 to 2005, inclusive, are preliminary and subject to revision after the publication of the 2006 census totals.

Written Answers — Industrial Earnings: Industrial Earnings (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: Estimates of average gross earnings for industrial workers in the industrial sector are only available from 1985 onwards. The industrial sector includes manufacturing industries, mining and quarrying and electricity gas and water. Estimates of average gross earnings for industrial workers in the manufacturing sector are available from 1953. The industrial workers category includes operatives,...

Written Answers — General Register Office: General Register Office (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 to 111, inclusive, together. The following table summarises the numbers of marriages, births and deaths registered in the last ten years. The marriage figures are subject to revision. Year Marriages Registered Births Registered Deaths Registered 1995 15,604 48,530 31,494 1996 16,174 50,390 31,514 1997 15,631 52,311 31,605 1998...

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: Labour force indicators such as employment and unemployment are measured by the quarterly national household survey from 1998 onwards and prior to that were measured by the annual labour force survey. The latest figures available are from March to May 2005. The estimated number of persons in employment full-time and part-time from 1995 to 2005 is set out in the following table. Estimated...

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: Average price per litre. June 1997 August 2005* IR£ â'¬ â'¬ Unleaded Petrol 0.621 0.789 1.076 Autodiesel 0.573 0.728 1.057 * Provisional.

Written Answers — Overseas Visitors: Overseas Visitors (4 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: The CSO estimates of overseas visits to Ireland by non-residents are national estimates. Regional destination estimates are not available. The information concerning the number of overseas visits to Ireland by non-residents is contained in the following table. Estimated number of overseas visits to Ireland: 2000 to 2004 Visits '000 2000 6,310 2001 5,990 2002 6,065 2003 6,369...

Written Answers — Industrial Wage: Industrial Wage (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Kitt: The average gross earnings of industrial workers in all industries for March 2005, the latest date for which figures are available, are as follows: average earnings per week —€572.84 — and average earnings per hour —€14.35. The category industrial worker includes operatives, maintenance workers, storekeepers, packers, cleaners, basic supervisory staff and apprentices. Annual mean...

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Kitt: The most recent information on housing characteristics relates to the April 2002 census of population. Of the 1,279,617 occupied private dwellings distinguished in the 2002 census, 141,459, or 11.1%, were private rented dwellings.

Written Answers — Labour Force Statistics: Labour Force Statistics (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Kitt: Statistics on labour force estimates are compiled from the quarterly national household survey. The latest statistics available are for the period March to May 2005. The information regarding percentages of females aged 15 or over in the labour force from 2002 to date are set out in the following table. Participation Rates for females 2002 to date. % Dec-Feb-02 48.7 Mar-May 02 48.8...

Written Answers — National Statistics: National Statistics (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: The number of marriages registered in 2004 is not yet available. The number of marriages registered in 2003 was 20,302. This equates to 510 marriages per 100,000 population. This figure is subject to revision.

Written Answers — National Statistics: National Statistics (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: The most comprehensive details in respect of the numbers of separated and divorced persons comes from the census of population. The results of the 2002 census indicate that there were 99,000 separated persons and a further 35,000 divorced persons in the State on 28 April 2002.

Written Answers — National Statistics: National Statistics (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: The number of private households distinguished in the 1996 census was 1,123,200. The corresponding figure in 2002 was 1,288,000 — an increase of 14.7% over the six years. On the basis of quarterly national household survey figures, it is estimated that the number of private households increased by 7.3% between the second quarter of 2002 and the first quarter of 2005.

Written Answers — National Statistics: National Statistics (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 65 together. The estimates of sea fish landings for 1998 to 2003, which are largely based on data supplied by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, are set out in table 1. Tables 2a and 2b show, in addition, the value and volume of aquaculture and inland fisheries, together with the total production. Table 1. Sea fish...

Written Answers — National Household Survey: National Household Survey (28 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 and 144 together. The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. Number of children aged Family type Less than 5 years 5 to 12 years Total aged less than 12 Two parent family Both working 131,537 187,083 318,620 One working 95,638 156,231 251,869 None working 17,904 22,138 40,042...

Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (28 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table in regard to the former health board areas. As the three constituent area health boards of the former Eastern Regional Health Authority are not defined in terms of complete electoral divisions, it is not possible to provide separate details for them. The information provided is taken from the 2002 census.

Written Answers — Population Figures: Population Figures (14 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table:

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (1 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: Labour force indicators such as employment and unemployment are measured by the quarterly national household survey. The latest figures available are for September to November 2004. The number of unemployed persons in the State as requested by the Deputy is 85,600. The live register analysis measures the number of persons registered for unemployment benefits at the local offices of the...

Written Answers — Imports and Exports: Imports and Exports (31 May 2005)

Tom Kitt: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 118 together. The following details relate solely to merchandise trade. The details with regard to imports are classified according to country of consignment as distinct from country of origin. Tables 1 and 2 give imports and exports respectively of the top 12 countries in terms of value of trade for each of the last five years; 1999 is included also...