asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if a suitable industry can be found for the vacant factory at Knocklong, County Limerick.

The question of providing an industry for Knocklong is being given top priority by both SFADCo and the IDA. Over the last few months they have shown the factory premises to a number of industrialists. While no definite proposal has as yet been received discussions are at an advanced stage with one company. I have asked both SFADCo and the IDA to continue to make every effort to find a suitable industry for Knocklong.