asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if his Department has had any inquiries with reference to the reopening of the Waterford brick works; and, if so, if he has any information as to the likelihood of the restarting of these works in the near future.

My Department has not been approached in the matter of the reopening of the Waterford brick works, and I have no information as to the likelihood of reopening.

Is the Minister aware that there is a considerable shortage of stock bricks? In fact, at the moment I do not know of any brick works in the country where one can get reliable stock bricks for immediate delivery.

Try Cork.