asked the Minister for Agriculture the present position on the future of Tuam sugar factory.
Written Answers. - Tuam Sugar Factory.
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It was announced in December last that the Government had decided that the proposal to cease production of sugar at Tuam should not be proceeded with; that a substantial saving in the cost of operating the Tuam factory had, however, to be achieved and this would involve a significant reduction in the workforce. This remains the position.