asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if his attention has been drawn to a statement made recently by the managing director of Solus Teoranta, in which he attributed the cause of the dismissal of 100 workers at the glass factory in Bray to the attitude of the Government; and, if so, if he is prepared to make a statement concerning the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Factory Workers' Dismissal.
I have seen the statement referred to. I am not yet in a position to make any statement concerning the matter.
Is there a scintilla of truth in the statement made by the director of this firm that the Minister's Department is responsible for 100 men being thrown out of employment—as a result of the action of the Minister's Department? That statement appeared in the Press and does not appear to have been replied to.
I cannot add anything to the reply I have given to the Deputy.
Is it a case of somebody biting the hand that fed him?
Will the Minister be in a position to reply at any time in the future?
I may be.
You may be.