Ivor Callely
Ceist:104 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the number of people employed in the pharmaceutical/drug industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7604/96]
Vol. 464 No. 1
104 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the number of people employed in the pharmaceutical/drug industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7604/96]
The number of people employed in the pharmaceutical-drug industry in this country is about 9,000. The industry is of substantial benefit to the economy, especially in terms of employment, including skills and third level content, and revenue to the Exchequer.