Domestic agricultural machinery manufacturing
Leonard asked how to increase the share of farm machinery made at home. Bruton said State agencies are working to expand the limited range of locally manufactured machinery and improve its quality, and he will continue supporting the industry.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the action he proposes to take to ensure that a substantially greater percentage of machinery used on farms is home manufactured.
Comment on this
I would refer the Deputy to a reply which I gave to a similar question by him on 16th December last. As I explained then, only a limited range of agricultural machinery is manufactured in this country.
For many years past I have taken a special interest in this particular industry and the various State agencies have, on my insistence, been endeavouring to widen the range of products made here and to improve their quality. I will continue to explore all possible means to promote and assist the development of the industry.