asked the Minister for Industry, Trade, Commerce and Tourism (a) the proposals, if any, his Department have for an alternative industry on the site of the former Ford's plant in Cork; and (b) if discussions between him and Ford Ireland in relation to alternative manufacturing industry are ongoing.
Written Answers. - Cork Industry.
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Cork is being actively promoted by the Industrial Development Authority as a location for both indigenous and overseas industrial projects. In this regard the IDA are in constant liaison with the Ford Motor Company with a view to procuring a suitable investment project.
Question No. 20 re-entered for oral reply.