asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether, in view of the importance of manganese in the present world conditions, he could give any assurance of the early re-opening of the manganese deposits close to Glandore, County Cork.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mineral Deposits (Co. Cork).
A firm of consulting mining engineers has been retained to examine, on behalf of the State, the mineral deposits near Glandore. Until their report has been received and considered I can make no statement regarding the future working of the mines.