asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state whether the E.S.B. has yet settled the details of the proposals for the extension of its hire purchase facilities to members of the electrical trade, and, if so, if he will make a statement in the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Electrical Trade: Hire Purchase.
Mr. Lemass
I am informed by the E.S.B. that an arrangement for the extension of its hire purchase facilities to members of the electrical trade has been in operation since May, 1954.
The details of the arrangements were worked out by the E.S.B. in pursuance of its statutory powers and I have no function in regard to them. I suggest that any inquiry the Deputy may wish to make regarding such details should be addressed to the board.