asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the number of tons of fertilisers produced in Saorstát Eireann in each of the years ended on 31st March, 1932, and 31st March, 1933.

asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the number of persons engaged in the manufacture of fertilisers in Saorstát Eireann on 1st March, 1932, and the number engaged on 1st March, 1933, distinguishing between men, women and juveniles.

I propose to reply to questions 7 and 8 together. The information asked for is not available.