asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce how many foreign companies have set up in this country in each of the last five years with State aid; how many Members of the Oireachtas have seats on the boards of these companies; and what Members of the Oireachtas are members of the boards of which companies.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Foreign Promoted Companies.
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The number of companies promoted by foreign interests which set up in this country with State aid during the years 1964 to 1968 inclusive is as follows: 1964-14; 1965-12; 1966-23; 1967-26; 1968-27. making a total of 102.
Particulars of the numbers and names of Members of the Oireachtas who may be on the boards of any of these companies are not readily available, and could be ascertained only on the basis of an examination of the records of the Companies Registration Office.