asked the Taoiseach the number of motor vehicles imported in the latest period of 12 months for which figures are available.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Motor Vehicle Imports.
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The number of road motor vehicles imported during the 12 months ended December, 1976, was 86,936.
Am I safe in assuming that this is an increase and that there is a corresponding decline in the number of vehicles manufactured in the State?
I cannot comment on the number manufactured in the State. That would be a separate question. The number imported this year is an increase on the number imported last year, which was 64,394.
Has the Minister any plans to ensure that this imbalance will be redressed and that more assembly will take place at home?
That is a question appertaining to policy which would be for another Minister.