Dáil Éireann - Volume 61 - 05 May, 1936

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Manufacture of Tyre Covers, etc., in Saorstát.

Risteárd Ua Maolchatha asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total number and selling value and average selling value of (1) pneumatic outer covers for motor cars and tractors, (2) pneumatic outer covers for motor cycles and tri-cars, (3) pneumatic outer covers for pedal [2134] cycles, (4) pneumatic inner tubes for motor cars, tractors, motor cycles and tri-cars, (5) pneumatic inner tubes for vehicles other than motor vehicles manufactured in Saorstát Eireann in each of the years 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934 and 1935.

Mr. Lemass: This industry did not start operations until 1st April, 1935. The production figures for 1935 are not available.