asked the Minister for the Environment the total amount, expressed in tonnage, of bituminous material including emulsions and cutback bitumins used by local authorities in the Republic on road maintenance and surface dressing in the years ending 31 December 1987 and 31 December 1988; and the individual amount used by each local authority.
Written Answers. - Bituminous Material.
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As there are a limited number of companies involved in the supply of bitumin products to local authorities, to give the information sought might prove prejudicial to the commercial interests of the companies involved.