asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce when the last report of An Foras Tionscal was published; for what year; and when the next report will be made available.

The last report of An Foras Tionscal, which was in respect of the year ended 31st March, 1963, was presented to the House in August, 1963. The preparation of the next report in respect of the year ended 31st March, 1964 is well in hand and it is hoped to present it to the Dáil during July, 1964.