asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if, in view of the grave amount of unemployment in and emigration from Galway, he will state whether he has any proposals to deal with the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Galway Unemployment and Emigration.
I assume that the question relates to proposals for the establishment of new industries. As the Deputy will appreciate, the establishment of industries is primarily a matter for private enterprise and local initiative. There is at present before my Department, a number of proposals formulated by private interests which may result in the establishment of industries in Galway. Any sound proposals will be given every possible encouragement and assistance.
I addressed the question to the Taoiseach in view of the fact that he made a statement here 12 months ago that the first thing he would do would be to deal with the problem of unemployment and emigration. Now it seems the Taoiseach passed the buck. I should like to know what he has done, if the Taoiseach will answer at this stage.
Question No. 24.
I take it the Taoiseach refuses to reply?
The question has been dealt with in the usual way, a Cheann Comhairle.