asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the nature of any inquiries or proposals received by his Department relative to mining prospecting in Skibbereen-Schull-Crookhaven district.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cork Mining Proposals.
I have received proposals for the exploration of copper deposits in the Skibbereen-Schull-Crookhaven district. Consideration of the proposals is proceeding with a view to the grant of prospecting licences under the authority of which exploratory work could be undertaken by the promoters.