asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state what grants he is prepared to make available and whether he is prepared to prohibit the importation of wood-pulp to encourage the establishment of a wood-pulping industry in the Republic of Ireland by private enterprise.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Wood-pulp Industry.
Mr. Lynch
The Deputy does not appear to be aware that since 1953 wood-pulp is being manufactured by private firms. My information is that the annual arisings of forest thinnings, from which wood-pulp is made, are insufficient to meet the requirements of existing manufacturers, and that this situation will persist until 1956. In the circumstances the question of the prohibition of wood-pulp imports does not at present arise.
The promoters of any project, involving the use of wood-pulp, to be located in an undeveloped area are entitled to apply to An Foras Tionscal for assistance under the Undeveloped Areas Act.