asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether, in view of the peculiar conditions which exist in the Pullough area, and of the large-scale emigration at present in progress from the district, he will declare this area to be a congested area for special treatment under the Undeveloped Areas Act.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Offaly Emigration.
A decision to extend the scope of the Undeveloped Areas Act to include any area to which the Act does not at present apply will not be taken in advance of the submission of a definite proposal relating to such area.