asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state whether the Electricity Supply Board will explore the possibility of utilising Arigna coal in addition to peat in connection with the proposal at present under consideration to erect a generating station in the vicinity of Lanesboro'.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Arigna Coal—Electricity Generation.
I am informed by the Electricity Supply Board that the possibility of utilising Arigna coal in addition to peat will be considered in connection with the proposal to construct a generating station at Lanesboro'.
Is the Minister in a position to state when it is likely the Electricity Supply Board will reach a decision in the matter?
I can only give the Deputy the information conveyed to me by the Electricity Supply Board. I do not know to what stage their consideration of the matter has proceeded.