asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will make representations to the oil companies concerned to ensure that Westport, County Mayo, will be included in the survey they are making to find a site for a new oil refinery.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - New Oil Refinery.
As I stated in reply to similar questions on the same subject on the 23rd February last the choice of location of the refinery is primarily a matter for the promoters who will be investing their money in the project. It is open to the local interests to bring the suitability of local sites to the notice of the oil companies concerned.