Dáil Éireann - Volume 154 - 08 February, 1956

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Social Welfare Departmental Personnel.

Dr. Esmonde asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state the total personnel employed in his Department in each of the past three years.

Mr. Corish: The total staff provided for in my Department in the three years ending 31st March, 1954, 31st March, 1955, and 31st March, 1956, as shown in the Annual Estimates, was as follows:—

Year

Staff

1953-54

2227

1954-55

2083

1955-56

2077