asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he has received a report from the company to which he issued a prospecting licence in respect of copper at Beauparc, County Meath, and whether the issue of a mining licence is being considered.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Beauparc (Meath) Copper Deposits.
I have not yet received a report from the company on the prospecting operations undertaken on the copper deposits at Beauparc, County Meath, and the company have not so far applied to me for a State mining lease in respect of these deposits. I may add that the prospecting licence held by the company is valid until 31st May, 1957.