asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he is aware that 756 factories in the County of Dublin were not inspected during the year 1936, and whether he is further aware that great dissatisfaction exists amongst the workers concerned because of the inadequacy of the factory inspection, and whether he can indicate what steps are being taken to secure a more satisfactory system of inspection.

The staff of the inspectorate has been increased, and I am satisfied that the percentage of inspection during the current year will show a substantial improvement.