asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he is aware that large quantities of non-galvanised (black) buckets have been recently imported with the intention of having them galvanised in this country; that this represents an evasion of the object for which import restrictions were imposed on the importation of galvanised hollow-ware; that if such imports are permitted to continue, they will seriously affect the employment of Irish workers in the galvanised hollow-ware industry; and whether he will state what steps he proposes to take in the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Imports of Non-Galvanised Buckets.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he is aware of any project involving the importation of iron buckets in ungalvanised condition for galvanising within this country; and, if so, whether he proposes to take any action to protect the interests of workers presently employed in the manufacture of such buckets.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to answer Questions Nos. 35 and 36 together.
I am aware of the position as stated by the Deputies. The Industrial Development Authority is at present actively investigating the matter.