asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the present position with regard to the Avoca mines.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Avoca Mines.
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Competitive tenders were sought last year for the State's interest in St. Patrick's Copper Mines Limited, Avoca, from private concerns willing to undertake a satisfactory scheme of exploration and development of the mines. A number of proposals have been received, some very recently, and these are still under examination.