asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce what proposals, if any, are before his Department for the establishment of industrial undertakings in County Mayo.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mayo Industrialisation.
132.
I am aware of two proposals for the establishment of industry in County Mayo. These proposals are being examined by the Industrial Development Authority. As details of industrial proposals are confidential, I am unable to give further particulars.
In addition, six firms in County Mayo have been approved for assistance under the Small Industries Programme since 1st April, 1970, and a further 19 applications under the programme are under consideration by the Industrial Development Authority.
133.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will give, for the years 1960 to 1970, in relation to County Mayo, particulars of (a) new industrial undertakings, (b) expansion of existing industries which commenced production and (c) industrial undertakings which ceased production.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to have circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:— (1) New Industrial Undertakings which Commenced Production 1960-70.
|
Name of Firm |
Location |
Product |
Date Commenced |
|
Gurteen Co-op. Agric. & Dairy Society Limited |
Claremorris |
Cream separating |
1960 |
|
Achonry Agric. Co-op. & Dairy Society Limited |
Castlebar |
Cream separating |
1962 |
|
Westport Textiles Limited |
Westport |
Woven cotton |
1962 |
|
Mayco Limited |
Ballina |
Plastic toys |
1964 |
|
Achonry Agric. Co-op. & Dairy Society Limited |
Belmullet |
Cream separating |
1965 |
|
Gurteen Co-op. Agric. & Dairy Society Limited |
Ballinrobe |
Cream separating |
1966 |
|
Readicut (Ireland) Ltd. |
Kiltimagh |
Stencilled rug canvases |
1966 |
|
Irish Machine & Tool Company Limited |
Ballina |
Twist drills |
1967 |
|
Newport Foundation of St. Lucy |
Newport |
Soft novelty toys and nursery furniture |
1967 |
|
Readicut Spinning (Ireland) Limited |
Kiltimagh |
Rug wool yarn |
1968 |
|
Popular Handkerchief Co. Limited |
Westport |
Handkerchiefs |
1968 |
|
Aranbawn of Ireland Limited |
Ballina |
Knitwear and high fashion garments |
1969 |
Total number of Firms 12
(2) Expansion of Existing Industries which Commenced Production 1960-70.
|
Name of Firm |
Product |
Date Commenced |
|
Irish Machine & Tool Co. Limited |
Twist Drills |
1969 (first expansion) |
|
1970 (second expansion) |
||
|
Mayco Limited |
Plastic toys, balls, etc. |
1969 (first expansion) |
|
1970 (second expansion) |
||
|
Westport Textiles Limited |
Poplins, book cloths, tent cloths, industrial cloths, gaberdine fabrics, cotton and synthetic mixtures |
1970 |
Total number of expansions 5
(3) Industrial undertaking which ceased production 1960-70.
|
Name of Firm |
Location |
Product |
Date Closed |
|
Duplex Rubber Co. Ltd. |
Ballina |
Solid tyres, mats, etc. from reclaimed rubber |
1966 |
(4) Since the commencement of the Small Industries Scheme in 1967, 31 firms have been approved for grants in County Mayo.
134.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that in February-March, 1970, a major textile industry was to be established in Castlebar, County Mayo; and if the IDA have had any further inquiries from any source regarding the siting of any industry in Castlebar, County Mayo.
I am aware of the textile project to which the Deputy refers. Early in 1970, the promoters decided to postpone the establishment of the factory for at least two years.
I understand from the IDA that they have had an inquiry regarding the possible location of another factory in Castlebar but I am not in a position to give the Deputy any details at this stage.