asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he has received any representations to the effect that (a) inferior fuel gives better carbonisation when cooked in horizontal retorts, and (b) that such retorts are more economical and involve less risk to stokers and cleaners than the vertical retorts in use in the majority of gas plants in use in Ireland.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fuel for Gas Plants.
I have received no representations on the matters referred to in the question. There does not appear to be any substance in the point at (a). As regards (b), while there appear to be some grounds for the contention, little purpose would be served by examining the matter as it is not now possible to obtain any equipment of either type.