asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware of any proposals for the establishment of new industries in the Dublin area; and if he will state the employment likely to be provided by them.

I am aware of a number of cases in which private interests are proposing to establish industries in the Dublin area. To attempt to forecast the additional employment likely to be provided by them would be difficult in advance of their actual establishment.

Can the Minister give any indication whether an opportunity will be given to the unemployed in this country to get work?

I hope so. It is largely the purpose of the establishment of these industries to give employment.