asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if his attention has been drawn to the urgent employment needs of north east Kildare; if he proposes any particular measures to alleviate unemployment and improve job prospects in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - North East Kildare Unemployment.
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The information sought by the Deputy relates to the day to day administration of industrial policy which is the responsibility of the Industrial Development Authority and is not, therefore, a matter in which I have any direct function. The economic policies now being pursued by the Government will, of course, facilitate the IDA in their continuing promotion of the north east Kildare area for suitable industrial development.