Dáil Éireann - Volume 248 - 21 July, 1970

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Metric System Conversion.

Dr. O'Connell Dr. O'Connell

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[1434] 45. Dr. O'Connell asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the approximate cost to the country of the conversion to the metric system.

Minister for Industry and Commerce (Mr. Lalor) Patrick J. Lalor

Minister for Industry and Commerce (Mr. Lalor): There is no estimate of this and any attempt to assess a total cost would be both onerous and unrealistic. I am satisfied, from my Department's contacts with industry, that in the great majority of cases the costs of metrication will be very low, either because all that is required is the adjustment or re-calibration of existing equipment or because, where re-equipment is necessary, it can be effected in the course of normal replacement which would be necessary in any event.

Dr. O'Connell Dr. O'Connell

Dr. O'Connell: Is the Minister aware that they were able to determine the cost in Britain?

Mr. Lalor Mr. Lalor

Mr. Lalor: I am aware of the fact that they were not.

Dr. O'Connell Dr. O'Connell

Dr. O'Connell: I thought they were.

Mr. Tully Mr. Tully

Mr. Tully: They tried anyway.

Mr. Lalor Mr. Lalor

Mr. Lalor: And failed.

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