asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if it is the intention of the Government to make available loans to private producers and turf societies for the purchase of De Smitzke semi-automatic turf cutting machines, and if he will make a statement setting out the terms of such loan and the credit corporation (industrial or agricultural) to which intending borrowers should apply.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Loans to Turf Producers.
There are no funds at my disposal for the making of loans for the purpose mentioned by the Deputy. I will make further inquiries as to whether the Industrial Credit Company will be prepared to consider such applications.