asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he is prepared to request the Electricity Supply Board to erect a turf-burning generating station in the Erris peninsula with a view to utilising the vast resources of turf which are available there.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Erris Turf-Burning Station.
The possibility of a turf-fired generating station in the Erris peninsula has been under examination by Bord na Móna and the Electricity Supply Board for some time. I should, however, say that the problem presents many difficulties and an early decision cannot be anticipated.