asked the Minister for Agriculture whether on his own initiative or in conjunction with An Foras Talúntais and with a view to stemming the unprecedented emigration from the area, he will take all practical and necessary steps as soon as possible to have a soil survey carried out in the West of Ireland, with particular reference to County Mayo; and if he will ask the Geological Office to co-operate in the said survey.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - West of Ireland Soil Survey.
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An Foras Talúntais is carrying out a national soil survey and I am informed that their programme, now under way, includes provision for survey work in County Mayo at an early date. I understand that the Geological Survey Office is co-operating with An Foras Talúntais in the survey.