asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state (a) the total amount expended in extensions to the sugar beet factories at Mallow, Thurles and Carlow; (b) the purposes of such extensions, and (c) the source from which the money was derived for such extensions.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Extensions to Sugar Beet Factories.
Comhlucht Siúicre Éireann is at present engaged in a programme of extending the four sugar beet factories with a view to increasing the productive capacity of each factory.
I am not aware of the amount expended to date on the work but I understand that the cost will be defrayed by the company from its reserve fund.