asked the Minister for Finance if the Third Programme for Economic Expansion has been abandoned and if and when it is proposed to institute a system of economic planning.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Third Programme for Economic Expansion.
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The Third Programme has not been abandoned. Planning as adopted in 1958 to promote economic and social progress continues to operate subject to modification or extension where these seem advantageous in the light of experience or changing conditions. The second part of the question does not, therefore, arise.