asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he will consider having a survey made at Ringabella, Minane Bridge, County Cork, with a view to having the lead ore mine, which was formerly operated in that area, reopened.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cork Lead Mine.
The area mentioned by the Deputy was surveyed geologically many years ago and it was examined again in 1930 by an officer of the Geological Survey. I am advised that there are no mineral deposits in the area which could be developed commercially and that it is most unlikely that a further survey would provide any useful addition to the available geological information. Consequently, I do not propose to have a further survey made of the area.