asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state (i) what progress has been made by C.I.E. in the development of turf fired locomotives, and (ii) the approximate number of such locomotives which it is proposed to build.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Turf Fired Locomotives.
C.I.E. propose to build 50 locomotives capable of burning either turf or oil as soon as a suitable prototype has been developed. I am informed by the board that work on the development of the prototype is proceeding and that certain mechanical items are now being manufactured in the shops.