asked the Minister for Lands if he will state the sum paid by way of subsidies to knitting and such like industries in the migratory areas during the years 1940 and 1941; the number of these industries to which subsidies have been paid; what is the average wage of the workers employed in the industries, and what is the number of such workers.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Subsidies to Rural Industries.
The Minister for Lands is not aware of any such industries to which sums were paid by way of subsidies during the years 1940 and 1941, and is not, therefore, in a position to give the information required.