asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state what progress has been made in prospecting coal in the Coolraheen area, County Kilkenny.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Coal Prospecting (County Kilkenny).
A prospecting licence in respect of the Leinster Coalfield, including Coolraheen, has been granted to a company. I have received no information as yet in regard to the progress made and any information I may receive cannot be made public without the consent of the company.
Can the Minister say if they have commenced operations?
I understand so.