asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if any estimate exists as to the total cost to the State of the building up and protection of Irish home industry since the foundation of the State; and, if so, if he will state the amount involved and any other relevant information.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cost of Industrial Protection.
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The answer to the first part of the question is no; the second part does not, therefore, arise.
This is the stock answer.