asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if his attention has been directed to a report which appeared recently in a daily newspaper to the effect that there is a probability that oil deposits or natural gas are to be found in West Clare and, if so, whether he will arrange to have a thorough survey made of this area.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Clare Oil Deposits.
I have seen the newspaper report referred to. I am arranging that the geological survey will undertake an examination of the area in question in the near future.