asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will direct the attention of the Industrial Development Authority to the availability in Athlone, County Westmeath, of a never-failing supply of raw water; and if he will request the authority to investigate the possibility of securing an industry for Athlone which requires such a supply.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Athlone Raw Water Supply.
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I am informed that the Industrial Development Authority are already aware of the availability in Athlone of water from the Shannon and that this is a valuable resource for certain types of industry. In endeavouring to attract industry to this area the IDA have this resource very much in mind.