asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he is aware that the boot factories of this country have refused to supply footwear to a proposed co-operative society in Dublin, formed by workers, in order to reduce the cost of such articles for themselves and their families; and if he will state whether he has any power to insist that an allocation of footwear will be given to this society.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Footwear for Co-operative Society.
It has been represented to me that some boot and shoe manufacturers have found themselves unable to fulfil orders of the kind referred to by the Deputy. I am having inquiries made into the matter.