asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if, in view of the fact that a sufficiently great quantity of whiskey is not being exported by Irish distillers, he will set up a distillery whose products would be for export only.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Export of Irish Whiskey.
The setting up of a whiskey distillery is primarily a matter for private enterprise, and, without special legislation, I would have no power to enter this industry.