asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether the Board of Mín Fhéir (1959) Teo. has yet been appointed; and, if so, if he will state the names of the personnel of the board.

Arrangements are in train for the formation of the company. Certain persons have agreed to accept nomination as directors, but they cannot be appointed until the company has been incorporated, and it would, I think, be premature to publish their names at this stage.

Could the Minister say whether any people who were asked to become directors of this project have refused?

Yes.

How many?

I am afraid I do not know off-hand. Some people could not act, for private reasons.