asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state whether any surveys and experiments have been made by officers or experts of his Department, or appointed by him, with a view to the production of turf for industrial purposes, or for use in electricity generating stations; and, if so, if he will state the qualifications of these experts, and the estimated cost per ton at which the turf can be produced.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Turf Production for Industrial Purposes.
A review of investigations undertaken by the Turf Development Board, Limited, in connection with the production of turf for the purposes referred to by the Deputy is contained in the White Paper recently published. An estimate of the cost of production per ton is also given therein. I am satisfied that these investigations were carried out by persons fully competent to undertake them, and that further surveys and experiments by experts appointed by me are not necessary.