In view of the fact that so much reference was made to motions here to-day and in order to avoid any possible misunderstanding, may I refer to the motion in the name of Senator Donegan, No. 9, and inform the Seanad that the Minister for Industry and Commerce is not accountable to the Oireachtas for the operation of the companies at present operating at what were the G.N.R. Works in premises at Dundalk. These are private companies.
In relation, however, to the extent that he is accountable to the Dáil for moneys voted for the purpose of the stand-off and severance payments to former G.N.R. workers, the Minister proposes to introduce a Supplementary Estimate in the Dáil during the coming session. He does not wish to anticipate anything he might say on that occasion by making a statement such as is requested in the Senator's motion. I want to make that clear in case of any misunderstanding.
