asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if, having regard to the occupation of the vacant tannery premises at Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, by the former employees, designed to highlight their utter frustration at the inordinate delay in reopening the tannery, he will avail of all steps open to him to bring about a commencement of work in consultation with the new owner and the receiver; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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