andMr. L. Belton asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if it is proposed to take steps to have the part of the recent report, which recommends that grants be made available to newspapers for modernisation and re-equipment schemes, implemented; and if he will make a statement in the matter.
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The administration of the grants referred to by the Deputies is a matter for the Industrial Development Authority.
I understand from the authority that the question of extending grants to the newspaper sector is under active consideration and that it is planned to have consultations with the interests involved in the near future.
Can the Minister state how long this has been under active consideration?
Only since the report emanated. That is not too long ago— about two to three weeks ago.