asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is in a position to state if any progresshas been made towards the establishment of new industries in Galway City or Connemara.

I am informed that substantial progress has been made with certain industrial projects for Galway City. I have not, at present, any definite industrial proposal before me for Connemara. I shall be glad to consider any concrete proposal from any individuals or groups for any area in County Galway and to afford the promoters any assistance at my disposal.