asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will indicate what progress has been made in the development of industrial projects in the Fermoy area with a view to finding a permanent solution for unemployment in the district.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fermoy Industrial Projects.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will use his good offices to secure the establishment of some heavy industry in Fermoy town with a view to a permanent solution of the unemployment problem in the area.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Question No. 2 and Question No. 3 together. From the information available in my Department, it appears that two industrial projects for the Fermoy area have reached an advanced stage, but the Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position to answer for the plans of, or the progress made by, private interests engaged in industrial activity.
The formulation of further industrial proposals for the Fermoy area is a matter for private enterprise. I will give every encouragement to the promoters of any sound project.