asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the number of mining licences that have been applied for in West Galway, the number of such licences granted, and the number refused.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - West Galway Mining Licences.
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It is assumed that the information is required in respect of a recent period.
During the past three years, 29 applications were received for facilities under the Minerals Development Acts in West Galway. Eighteen were approved, seven were refused, one was withdrawn and three are under consideration.