asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state what were the sums expended during the financial year 1937-38 on the erection and equipment of distilleries for the production of industrial alcohol.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Industrial Alcohol Distilleries.
The annual report showing the expenditure incurred on the industrial alcohol undertaking during the financial year 1937-38 is in course of preparation and will shortly be laid before the House.
Arising out of the reply, is the Minister in a position to say how many of the factories are at present in operation?
A separate question.
Is it true that in the last few days two of the factories have closed down?
That is also a separate question.