asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that serious job losses in industrial employment have taken place in Mohill, Manorhamilton and Drumshanbo, County Leitrim; and if the IDA have any plans to re-establish new industries in those towns.

Limerick East): I am aware that job losses have taken place in the towns in question but I am informed by the Industrial Development Authority that total employment in manufacturing industry in the three towns actually increased in 1985 over the previous year. The IDA, in co-operation with the receiver, is seeking to find a replacement industry for the RPL Plastics plant at Mohill and is also actively promoting Drumshanbo and Manorhamilton for suitable industrial projects.