asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state whether he has brought to the notice of the Slievardagh Coal Development Company the existence of coal deposits at Rossmore and Killeshin, County Carlow; whether he will state if the company propose to take steps to develop the extensive coal deposits in Carlow; and, if so, when the development work is likely to commence.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Carlow Coal Deposits.
I have brought to the notice of the Slievardagh Development Company the fact that coal may exist in workable quantities in the Rossmore and Killeshin areas, County Carlow. I understand that the directors of the company have at present under consideration plans for examining the area. Until the examination has been completed development work cannot be undertaken.
Can the Minister give any indication when the examination is likely to take place?
None whatever.