asked the Minister for Industry and Energy if he has any plans to provide an advance factory at Ballyraggett, County Kilkenny, where a very serious unemployment situation is now developing.

I am informed that the Industrial Development Authority have no plans at present for the construction of an advance factory at Ballyraggett, County Kilkenny. The authority, however, owns a six acre industrial site in the town which is being vigorously promoted for suitable industry. In addition there is a considerable amount of factory space available in County Kilkenny town in the catchment area of Ballyraggett.