asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if Government approval was sought for the new NÉT-ICI joint venture; if so, when approval was given; the finance which was put up by NÉT and ICI respectively; if job losses are likely to arise as a result of the link up; the talks, if any, he has had with NÉT regarding the future of its Arklow plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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