asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he was consulted prior to the purchase of additional cinema properties in Ireland by the Rank interests; and, if so, whether he expressed any objection to these purchases.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Purchase of Cinema Properties.
I was consulted by Irish Cinemas, Limited, and offered no objection to their acquisition of four additional cinemas, but I indicated that my decision was without prejudice to the attitude I might adopt in the event of further acquisitions by this company.
Did the Minister, when he was considering this matter, get any representations from the Clann na Poblachta Party that it was right to allow these British organisations to come in and buy up?