asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce what progress is being made towards the setting up of a smelting plant in the Republic; and if he has any information on the employment potential of such an industry.
Ceisteanna—Questions Oral Answers. - Setting up of Smelting Plant.
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As I have stated on previous occasions, the establishment of a smelter is a matter for private enterprise. I understand that the feasibility study, undertaken by a group of companies engaged in the mining of ore in this country, is almost completed and will shortly be considered by a smelting company which was incorporated here very recently. It is not possible at this stage to give any estimate with regard to employment.