andMr. Geoghegan asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will give details of all industries set up in County Galway since March, 1957, the total employment at present given by these, and the anticipated total employment when in full production; and if he will state the number of industrial proposals at present under consideration for location in County Galway.
Written Answers. - Galway Industries.
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Particulars of industries which came to notice as having commenced production in Co. Galway including Galway city from 1st April, 1957 to 31st March, 1961, are as follows:—
NEW INDUSTRIES
|
Name and Location |
Commodity or process |
|
Soske-Joyce, Ltd., Oughterard. |
Handmade rugs and carpets. |
|
Gael-Linn, Carna |
Freezing of fish and vegetables. |
|
John Bruton and Sons, Ltd., Tuam. |
Cotton and rayon weaving. |
|
Finsbury Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Oughterard. |
Ladies Swimwear. |
|
Galway Textile Printers, Ltd., Galway. |
Finishing and dyeing of textiles. |
|
Atlantic Alginates Ltd., Ballyconeely, Clifden. |
Alginates. |
|
An Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Galway. |
Fish processing. |
|
Seaweed Ltd., Galway |
Seaweed products. |
|
Michael Anthony Ltd., |
Casual wear. |
|
EXTENSION OF PRODUCTION |
|
|
Hunters Woodworkers (Ireland) Ltd. |
Extended range of toys. |
|
Irish Metal Industries Ltd., Galway. |
Industrial detergents. |
Employment is a variable factor, especially in the case of industrial activities subject to seasonal fluctuations. It is estimated, however, on the basis of the most recent figures available that the actual employment in these concerns is approximately 400. The employment is expected to exceed 600 at full production.
Thirteen current industrial proposals in relation to County Galway have come to my notice. Of these nine have reached a stage at which they are likely to come to fruition.