asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether any proposals for the extraction or manufacture from turf of nitrates, wax or other by-products are being considered by Bord na Móna; and, if so, whether he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Turf By-Products.
Bord na Móna are cooperating in investigations, under theauspices of my Department, the objects of which are the extraction of wax from peat and the gasification of peat for the production of ammonium nitrate fertiliser. As the investigations have not been completed, I am not in a position to make any statement.